🍌 Grand Naine (G-9) Banana Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Grand Naine Banana, G-9 Banana |
| Scientific name | Musa acuminata ‘Grand Naine’ |
| Type | High-yielding Cavendish banana variety |
| Origin | Israel (popular in India & worldwide) |
| Fruit color | Green → Bright yellow when ripe |
| Taste | Sweet, soft, aromatic |
| Season | All year (harvest every 11–12 months) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 6–8 feet (medium dwarf variety)
- Harvest time: 11–12 months after planting
- Yield: 25–35 kg per bunch (200–250 bananas)
- Lifespan: 3–5 years (through suckers)
- Special: Wind-resistant, high yield, export-quality fruits 🍌
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical, warm & humid |
| Temperature | 25–35°C |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained loam |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
💧 Avoid frost, heavy winds & waterlogging for better bunch growth.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Tissue culture plants (best)
- Spacing: 5 × 5 ft (1.5 × 1.5 m)
- Planting time: Throughout the year (best: Feb–Sept)
- Watering: Regular (drip irrigation ideal)
- Fertilizer (per plant/year):
- FYM: 10–15 kg
- NPK: 200 g N + 100 g P + 200 g K
🪴 Mulching & proper staking increase fruit quality.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | 7–8 months after planting |
| Fruiting / Harvest | 11–12 months after planting |
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