Banana Farming Tips: The scorching heat of April and May not only makes the condition of humans miserable. In fact, it also dries up the life of the crops standing in the fields. Especially for banana farmers, this time is no less than a big challenge. Banana plants contain a lot of water. Therefore, strong heat and rising mercury scorch their leaves and absorb moisture from the stems. If correct measures are not taken in time.

So the fruits remain small and all the hard work goes waste. But there is no need to worry, because by adopting some smart and easy methods, you can keep your garden completely green even in this scorching summer. Let us tell you the special methods of experts which will protect your crop from the heat and will get you the best price for the crop in the market.

Irrigation is necessary at the right time

The most important thing in a banana orchard during the summer season is to maintain moisture. When the temperature starts crossing 40 degrees, plants need more water. But the timing of watering matters a lot. Avoid irrigating in strong sunlight as it can damage the roots. It is best to water in the evening or early morning so that the plants can get coolness throughout the night.

• Light and frequent irrigation is more beneficial in banana orchards, due to which the moisture level in the soil is maintained.
• If you have the facility of drip irrigation. So this is the smartest way to save water and keep the plants hydrated.

Keeping water filled on the ridges of the field also maintains moisture in the surrounding environment and reduces the effect of hot winds.

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Arrangements for protection from heat wave and hot winds

Heat wave during summer in North India is the biggest enemy of banana crop. These hot winds dry the leaves from the edges, due to which the plant is not able to make its own food properly. To prevent this, it is very beneficial to plant rows of ‘wind breakers’ trees around the field. Apart from this, it is also important to maintain air circulation in the middle of the garden so that diseases caused by humidity do not flourish.

• By planting tall crops like arhar or dhaincha in the northern and western direction of the field, you can prevent the direct blow of hot winds.
• Covering the empty space between plants with dry grass or mulching prevents ground water from evaporating quickly.

To protect the crop from direct sunlight, the method of tying or supporting the leaves together also proves to be very effective.

Keep the crop completely cool by spraying

Proper nutrition is very important for the crop to recover from heat stress. In this season, potassium and other micronutrients should be sprayed to increase the disease resistance of plants. Apart from this, for protection from sunlight, experts sometimes recommend spraying special solutions on the leaves, which reduce the effect of ultraviolet rays of the sun.

• By lightly sprinkling or misting water on the plants in the afternoon, the temperature of the garden can be reduced by 2-3 degrees.
• Instead of giving excessive fertilizer, use liquid fertilizers in balanced quantity so that there is no extra pressure on the roots of the plants.

With proper care and timely changes, these small changes prevent the quality of your crop from deteriorating and ensure profits.

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