Banana Farming In Kenya Flashcards
1
Q
What soil is needed for banana farming?
A
Nitosol
- Red volcanic soil
2
Q
A
3
Q
How long do bananas take to mature?
A
12 to 18 months
4
Q
How long after bananas mature are they ready to harvest?
A
90 to 150 days
5
Q
What are bananas for small holder farms?
A
A good cash crop
6
Q
What temperature is needed?
A
20 to 30°
7
Q
What average rainfall is needed?
A
1400 mm annually without any dry spells
8
Q
What is required before planting?
A
Ploughing and narrowing
9
Q
What fertiliser and manure are used?
A
- TSP applied per plant
- Nitrogen fertiliser essential
- Decomposed farmland manure
10
Q
What are the effects of the fertilisers?
A
- enable good germination
- Optimal root development
- Robust stalk and stem growth
- Makes the soil acidic
11
Q
What is the economic lifespan of a banana plantation?
A
8 to 10 years and after that productivity declines
12
Q
When are bananas harvested?
A
Between 6 am and 6 pm to avoid sun scorching
