How many years does it take for a banana tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Banana Trees

The banana tree prefers a warm environment, is not cold-resistant, has a strong ability to divide its stems, is tolerant to partial shade, has a strong adaptability to the environment, and grows very fast. It was originally distributed in the tropical regions of East Asia. Banana trees are planted in all seasons, and the best planting time is in spring. The main cultivated varieties of banana trees are Beijiao, Taijiao No. 2, Baodao Jiao, and Taijiao No. 5.

Banana trees bear fruit after several years of planting

The time when banana trees begin to bear fruit varies depending on different propagation methods. Banana trees propagated by seeds grow slowly, and generally take 10-15 years to start bearing fruit. Banana trees propagated by grafting generally begin to bear fruit after 3-4 years when the crown width grows to more than 1 meter.

Grafted banana tree blooms and bears fruit

The grafted banana tree seedlings will bear fruit after 2-3 years of growth. If managed properly, the fruit setting time of the banana tree will be earlier. At this time, the banana tree is still in the growth period, so the fruit yield of the banana tree will not be too large. After about another 1-2 years, the fruit yield of the banana tree will reach a certain scale.

Potted banana tree with fruit

It takes a long time for potted banana tree seedlings to bear fruit. For some varieties of banana trees, it may take more than 15 years from planting to the first fruiting. Some specially cultivated varieties of banana trees, which are grown from seeds grown from fruits, may never bear fruit.

Why don't banana trees bear fruit?

The reason why banana trees do not bear fruit may be that they are planted too densely, with poor ventilation and light transmission. This can be promoted by annual branch circling and heavy pruning to promote the plant's flowering and fruiting. Insufficient nutrient supply to the plant causes a large number of flowers and fruits to fall, so fertilization should be applied reasonably, with heavy application of fruit-stabilizing fertilizer and fruit-strengthening fertilizer.

During the flowering period of banana trees, if they encounter heavy rain or extreme weather such as dryness and low temperature, the pollination of banana trees will be affected. Therefore, on rainy days, the water on the flower spikes should be shaken off in time to prevent the flowers from rotting. In hot and dry weather, water should be poured and the crowns should be sprayed in time, and bees should be released in the orchard to increase the fruit setting rate.

Key points for planting banana trees

Banana trees are suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The best planting time is around March in spring. Adequate light conditions need to be provided during the growth period, and the maintenance environment should not be too dark, otherwise it will affect the results. In addition, apply quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer when the top buds of the branches sprout. Young trees have less root system and weak ability to absorb fertilizer, so foliar spraying of fertilizer can be performed.