Red Banana

Red bananas are distinguished by their reddish-purple peel, sweet flavor, soft texture, and rich aroma. They are highly valued in fresh fruit markets and are also used in desserts, baby food, and traditional preparations. The fruit is nutritionally superior, containing high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and antioxidants.

These plants thrive in tropical and subtropical climates and adapt well to Indian agro-climatic conditions. With proper care, red banana tissue culture plants start bearing earlier and deliver higher yields with better market prices, making them ideal for commercial farmers and exporters.

🌱 Key Features

• Tissue culture–raised, disease-free & uniform plants

• Early flowering and fruiting

• High yield with uniform bunch size

• Excellent domestic and export market demand

• Superior fruit color, taste, and shelf appeal

• Better survival rate compared to suckers

🌾 Growing Requirements

Climate:

• Tropical to subtropical climate

• Ideal temperature: 20°C – 35°C

Soil:

• Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil

• Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Sunlight:

• Requires full sunlight for optimal growth

Watering:

• Regular irrigation required

• Avoid waterlogging

📏 Spacing & Planting

• Recommended spacing: 6 × 6 feet (or 1.8 × 1.8 meters)

• Plants per acre: Approx. 1,100–1,200 plants

• Best planting season: Year-round with irrigation (ideal: June–September)

⏳ Crop Duration & Yield

• Flowering: 7–9 months after planting

• Harvesting: 11–14 months after planting

• Average bunch weight: 20–30 kg (varies with management)

• Yield potential: High under proper nutrient and irrigation management

🧪 Advantages of Tissue Culture Plants

• Free from soil-borne diseases and viruses

• Uniform plant height and synchronized harvesting

• Higher survival and reduced gap filling

• Suitable for large-scale commercial farming

• Better return on investment (ROI)

📦 Nursery / Commercial Listing Format

Plant Type: Tissue Culture Banana Plant
Variety: Red Banana
Plant Age: 30–45 days
Delivery Form: Polybag / Pro-tray hardened plants
Survival Rate: 95%+ under recommended conditions
Usage: Commercial farming, export cultivation