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Banana

Growing Guide

Banana (Musa spp.) is a high-value crop that can be grown in Sahel oases and irrigated areas. It requires consistent moisture but can produce year-round with proper management.

Growing Schedule

Jan-Feb
  • Sucker selection
  • Remove dry leaves
  • Fertilize
Mar-Apr
  • Plant new suckers
  • Irrigate heavily
  • Mulch
May-Jun
  • Monitor growth
  • Weed control
  • Support if needed
Jul-Aug
  • Rainy season care
  • Reduce irrigation
  • Disease check
Sep-Oct
  • Bunch emergence
  • Prop stems
  • Bag bunches
Nov-Dec
  • Harvest mature bunches
  • Process pseudostem
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