Changalikodan nendran -banana plant

Description

 

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Changalikodan Nendran Banana (Musa paradisiaca)

Common Name: Changalikodan Nendran
Type: Fruit Plant
Category: Banana Variety
Origin: Kerala, India

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🌱 Plant Description

Changalikodan Nendran is a premium banana variety native to Kerala, especially famous in the Thrissur region. It’s known for its long, golden-yellow fruits with a rich, sweet aroma and unique taste. The plant grows tall with broad green leaves and produces high-quality bananas ideal for eating fresh or making traditional Kerala dishes like Pazham Pori and Nendran chips.

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🌤️ Light Requirements

• Requires full sunlight (at least 6–8 hours daily).
• Avoid shaded areas — sunlight improves fruit color and sweetness.

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💧 Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing and fruiting periods.
• Avoid waterlogging — good drainage is essential.
• Water 2–3 times a week, more frequently in summer.

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🌿 Soil

• Prefers well-draining, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.5.
• Mix compost or cow dung manure for better growth.

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🌾 Fertilizer

• Apply organic manure or compost every month.
• For better fruiting, use balanced fertilizers like:
  • Basfoliar Fruit SP – for strong fruit development.
  • Basfoliar 19:19:19 – during vegetative growth.
  • Bascote or Miracle Mix fertilizer – for slow-release nutrition.

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🌸 Propagation

• Propagated through suckers or tissue-cultured plants.
• Ensure healthy suckers with 3–4 leaves before planting.

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🪴 Planting & Spacing

• Plant during monsoon or early spring.
• Spacing: 6–8 feet apart for proper growth and airflow.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and control weeds.

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🦠 Pest & Disease Control

• Common issues: aphids, banana weevils, leaf spots.
• Use organic neem oil spray every 10–15 days as a preventive measure.
• Remove damaged leaves promptly.

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🍌 Harvesting

• Fruits are ready for harvest 12–14 months after planting.
• Harvest when fruits turn light green and edges begin to smoothen.
• Allow ripening naturally for best flavor and aroma.

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💡 Care Tips

• Support the pseudostem with bamboo stakes during fruiting to prevent bending.
• Remove side suckers regularly to encourage main stem growth.
• Maintain soil moisture but avoid stagnation.

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