Maintaining 2-3 suckers on your banana stool or mat ensures succession, reduces competition, improves yield and promotes field sanitation. It is a common cultural practice to cut-and-drop pruned leaves, suckers, and old stems in the field. Burning of biomass is also encouraged to reduce pest and disease infestations. The nutrients trapped in this unwanted biomass … More Banana suckers as worm food!

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