06-27-2019, 03:53 PM
The deeper the better, I would plant the roots in the mulch with lots of room to grow down. Good advice from kalakoa in planting location.
Maybe a banana saw would work although I don't know what that is.
I use a machete. I also own a metal file so it's a cinch to get my blade really sharp. For cutting leaves I use a serrated sickle. However in harvesting I use the machete and simply cut a wedge on the low side of the stalk. That creates a hinge on the back side of the plant as it comes down with the bunch of fruit. Your harvest doesn't come crashing down. Slow and steady. Then you can chop up the rest of the plant and compost it right there in with the other banana plants.
You can use any type of fertilizer but of course I would recommend organic. Best possible is some manure. Heaps of horse or cow dung is perfect.
Maybe a banana saw would work although I don't know what that is.
I use a machete. I also own a metal file so it's a cinch to get my blade really sharp. For cutting leaves I use a serrated sickle. However in harvesting I use the machete and simply cut a wedge on the low side of the stalk. That creates a hinge on the back side of the plant as it comes down with the bunch of fruit. Your harvest doesn't come crashing down. Slow and steady. Then you can chop up the rest of the plant and compost it right there in with the other banana plants.
You can use any type of fertilizer but of course I would recommend organic. Best possible is some manure. Heaps of horse or cow dung is perfect.