Fertilizer schedule
Use the stage cards as a planning checklist, then read country notes for local fertilizer language (rates are not prescriptions).
Mix compost into the planting zone; avoid raw manure against roots.
Light, regular feeding for young trees/vines; mulch to conserve moisture.
Apply main nitrogen and balance P/K based on leaf/soil tests where possible.
Support potassium and calcium for fruit quality; do not push soft late growth before frost.
Excerpts from CropWhen calendar notes that mention fertilizer, manure, NPK, or related terms.
Traditional irrigation and drip-drop (160 ha). organic and mineral fertilization (NKP) during site preparation and mineral covering. Phytosanitary problems particularly on Santiago Island.
Banana is vegetatively propogated it is perennial and require intensive organic matter and fertilizers
Partly supported by irrigation, direct planting, no fertilizer application at planting
planting in holes or grooves arranged in a square. of manure. Weeding. Hoeing.
Follow the stage cards above (soil prep → planting → mid-season). Exact rates depend on soil tests and local packages — FAO notes below show how growers describe fertilization in different countries.
Treat them as historical/field guidance, not a prescription for your plot. Units and products differ by country. Confirm with agricultural extension before applying.
Not a fertilizer prescription. Over-application wastes money and can harm plants and waterways. Follow local extension packages.