HOW TO CARE FOR BANANA TREES

Growing your own banana tree can be one of the most satisfying things in the world! These trees not only provide you with delicious fruit, but also add a touch of the tropics to any backyard! #agritech #SundayMorning #Milelegospelsunday #kot

As you can imagine, growing a banana tree outdoors requires that you actually live in a tropical or subtropical climate! If you don't live in a warm area, you can also grow banana trees indoors or in a greenhouse as long as you provide the trees with enough sun and heat!

Topically, banana trees will thrive in USDA zones 8 through 10.

But now that your banana tree is established…how do you care for it? In this thread, we'll show you how to care for banana trees the correct way!

Most of the time, banana trees will adapt to their environment, but there are still some very important things you need to know about caring for banana trees!

HOW TO CARE FOR BANANA TREES
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Banana trees are actually fast growing herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes rather than root!

Make sure to plant your banana trees in full sun. A banana tree will typically need about 12 hours of sunlight per day.

If you happen to see sun damage on the leaves of the banana plant, place a posted canopy over the leaves. Remove the canopy once the leaves have healed.

HOW TO WATER BANANA TREES:
In order to produce sweet fruit and keep their large, tropical leaves, banana trees need to be watered deeply every 2-3 days, especially in hot, summer months.
Because these trees are directly in the sun, they will need a regular supply of water.

FERTILIZING BANANA TREES:
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During their growing season, banana trees can be heavy feeders.
Give them a small amount of balanced fertilizer every time you water.
Once flowers start appearing, cut back on nitrogen, as this could turn the fruit black.

This will not only save you money, but will also ensure healthy, organic fruit!
HOW TO CARE FOR BANANA TREES IN WINTER:
Depending on where you live, a banana tree will normally be able to survive desert frost and the occasional freeze with little to no damage.

Banana trees will usually stop growing if temperatures hit below 50F (10C), but that does not mean the tree will dye!
Just wait for warm temperatures to come back again, and check to see if your banana tree is growing.

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