Banana Plant Fertilizer Schedule. Banana plant leaves are huge—depending on the variety, they can be up to 2 feet wide and 9 feet long. This fast growing plant needs a lot of nutrients.
A small amount of fertilizer can be applied every time the tree is watered, or a larger amount can be dug in around the plant and allowed to dissolve each time the plant is watered. The grower should match the application to the weather conditions. The planting method for suckers is the
The guide contains a comprehensive explanation of banana nutrition and detailed fertilization recommendations, alongside general information relevant for banana growing.
Potassium (k), nitrogen (n) and phosphorus (p) fertilizers should be given to the roots after planting. The guide contains a comprehensive explanation of banana nutrition and detailed fertilization recommendations, alongside general information relevant for banana growing. Application of macro elements such as calcium (ca), magnesium (mg) and sulphur (s) separately around 120th and 150th day of planting is useful. Banana requires high amount of nutrients, which are often supplied only in part by the soil.