Red Banana Farming: Leave the cultivation of yellow banana and start the cultivation of red banana, there will be huge profit

Red Banana Farming: Bananas are a popular fruit, which comes in two varieties that are easily available in stores. However, farmers are now also growing red bananas in Bhojpur and Bihar. There are many benefits to farmers in growing red bananas. Firstly, it gives more fruits quickly and secondly, it sells for more money’.

In India, bananas are one of the most popular fruits. It contains many nutrients. This unique species of red banana possesses numerous other qualities. Red bananas are becoming increasingly popular in the country and farmers can earn a lot of money growing them.

Price of red banana in the market

Red bananas are pricier than the common yellow bananas. Its price ranges between Rs 50 and Rs 100 per kilogram. The height of this banana tree is very high and its stem is red -colored. It also tastes very sweet. Each bunch weighs 13 to 18 kilograms and contains 80 to 100 fruits. Maharashtra is where this variety is cultivated. Grown just like normal bananas, the red banana variety thrives in dry climates.

The crop will be ready in 15 months

To make a profit, you first need to learn everything about growing red bananas. Red banana plants are planted in the month of June. After a year, the plants begin to flower, and fifteen months later, we harvest the fruits. You can harvest the crop three times in a row at one location. A lot of red bananas contain about 100 bananas as compared to a bunch of yellow bananas. The market price of this banana is Rs 200 for a dozen or Rs 16 for each fruit. If farmers sell it in large quantities, then they can earn a good profit.

There can be more than 600 plants in one acre

Nursery operator Munna Baba says that including the income from red bananas allows for 600-700 banana plants per acre. If 500 bananas are safe, then five-to-seven bunches will come out of one banana tree. Hundred bananas are sold in one bunch and if the wholesale price is Rs 5 per banana, then the farmer will get Rs 500 for each bunch. 2500 bunches will come out from 500 trees. This gives an annual income of 2500×500, from which the farmer can earn 12.50 lakhs. At the same time, even if Rs 4 lakh is deducted in wages and costs, the farmer can still earn a net profit of more than 8 lakhs.

Red soil is good for growing bananas

Banana cultivation is considered best in loamy soil, which has a lot of water. You can plant bananas in moist areas near lakes, rivers, ponds, etc., and they yield a good harvest. The area for banana production should be prepared in such a way that frequent watering is necessary to keep the soil wet. Furthermore, remember that the field should not be waterlogged. Excessive waterlogging can damage the plant’s roots. Red banana growers are earning a lot of money from their crop. Apart from growing it domestically, it is also very popular outdoors.