Nitrogen and potassium are key elements in leaf growth, pseudo stem and sucking growth, flower maximization, Banana Fruit set and fill as well production capacity. However, excessive use of nitrogen can weaken the pseudo stem, increasing the risk of storm damage and bunch drop. Too much potassium can lead to calcium and magnesium deficiency and can reduce banana production.
Potassium has a major effect on banana production, which is in demand around flowers. Phosphorous is important for skin growth and root formation as well as for flower and banana fruit sets. Calcium is needed to ensure root, leaf and sucking growth thus yielding high yields. Its effects are most important in ensuring high yielding fruit with long term storage capacity.
Nutritional sprays to increase fruit quantity. Immediately after flower stalk emergence, spraying a mixture of 2 % urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate helps to increase the number of bunches and fruits.
