🍌 Red Banana (Lal Kela) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Musa acuminata (Red Dacca / Red Cavendish group) |
| Common names | Red Banana, Lal Kela, Red Dacca |
| Origin | India, Southeast Asia |
| Type | Perennial herb (tropical fruit plant) |
| Fruit color | Reddish skin, creamy-yellow flesh |
| Taste | Sweet, soft, aromatic — richer than yellow banana |
| Fruit size | 12–18 cm long |
| Season | Year-round (main: Oct–Mar) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 2.5–3 meters
- Bearing age: 12–14 months after planting
- Yield: 30–40 kg/plant
- Bunch weight: 15–25 kg
- Lifespan: 3–5 years (each new sucker continues the cycle)
- Popular varieties: Red Dacca, Red Cavendish, Red Banana of Kerala
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Rainfall | 1000–2000 mm |
| Soil | Rich loamy or alluvial, well-drained |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
⚠️ Avoid frost and waterlogging — both reduce yield.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Tissue culture or suckers
- Spacing: 6 × 6 ft (1.8 × 1.8 m)
- Pit size: 45 × 45 × 45 cm (with FYM + neem cake)
- Watering: 2–3 times/week (drip preferred)
- Fertilizer (per plant):
- 10–15 kg FYM
- 200 g Nitrogen + 100 g P + 200 g K (split in 4 doses)
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Flowering | 9–10 months after planting |
| Harvest | 12–14 months after planting |
| Yield | 30–40 kg/plant (100–120 fruits/bunch) |
🦠 Common Problems
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Sigatoka leaf spot | Copper oxychloride spray |
| Panama wilt | Use resistant plantlets, good drainage |
| Aphids / Weevils | Neem oil spray every 15 days |
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