A banana plant’s rapid growth rate makes it a heavy feeder. Young plants may need as much as ¼ to ½ pound of fertilizer per month. A balanced fertilizer of 8-10-8 (NPK) is recommended.
NOTE: This is part 6 in a series of 11 articles. For a complete background on how to grow banana plants, we recommend starting from the beginning.
Fertilizing Tips
During warm weather, apply once a month.
Spread the fertilizer evenly around the plant in a circle around the trunk.
Do not allow the fertilizer to come in contact with the trunk.
Feed container plants on the same monthly schedule using about half the rate for outside plants.
