by johnah on November 27, 2020
How To Divide A Banana Tree: Information On Banana Plant Splitting
A banana plant is divided into two parts. One part is called the stem and it grows straight up and down. The other part is called the leaf or bracteole which grows sideways along with the stem. You need to separate the stem and leaf so they don’t touch each other.
If you just leave them together, the fruit will rot if left too long.
You need to split your banana plant into two because you want one part for yourself and another part for someone else. You might have to do this several times before you get enough bananas for all your friends.
The first thing you need to decide is whether you are going to keep the whole plant or cut off only one part of it. If you choose to keep the whole plant, then you will need to divide it again later. When dividing a banana plant, make sure that there is no soil between the stem and the leaves or bracteoles (the parts growing sideways).
To divide a banana plant into two, hold the plant firmly by the base and pull it gently as you put pressure on it. Then you should see the middle part slowly coming out of the ground. Put one part back in the ground and leave it for a few days so it can get used to the new soil. After that you can take it out of the ground and water it well.
Now take the other part which you didn’t plant yet. The stem and the leaves should look dry, but don’t worry. Just hold the plant firmly by the stem and hit it a few times against your palm. Small buds will start to grow quickly.
The next part is a bit tricky, you need to let the buds grow for one more week before planting them in the ground.
When they are ready, dig a hole with a diameter about 1 foot larger than the plant’s diameter. After that put some manure at the bottom of the hole and place the plant carefully. Fill soil in the hole and make sure that there is no air left in between the soil and the roots. Then you will have to water it every day.
Also you need to keep an eye on the bud and make sure that it doesn’t bend towards or away from sunlight. If this happens you will have to gently straighten it out. After a month you will start to see little bananas growing from the buds.
These are some easy instructions on how to divide a banana plant. You can also try it with the other types of banana plants.
If you want to know more, you can find many books and resources on banana plantations. They will tell you about caring for the plants at home and also give you information on how to sell them for a profit.
The fourth type of banana that is commonly grown is one that produces seeds. You can eat these bananas when they are ripe or plant the seeds and grow more banana trees.
Banana plants are very resilient and are not bothered by disease. They can survive in many different conditions and will provide you with food year after year.
Banana growers usually start with a few banana plants that have several “buds” or little bananas growing from them. A single plant will eventually grow over 100 pounds of bananas! When the bananas are ripe, they are yellow and have black spots on the skin. You can eat them right away, or you can leave them on the tree to turn black.
When they turn black, you can eat the entire banana including the peal, which is very nutritious.
Did You Know?
Bananas are good for your health, besides being yummy! They have lots of potassium and vitamins, and can lower your risk of certain types of cancer.
People all around the world enjoy bananas, whether they are grown locally or imported from other countries. They are used in a wide variety of dishes and desserts and are a common snack all over the world.
Bananas can be eaten in many different ways. If you want, you can just peel and eat them. Of course, you probably will eat them without the peal, since it’s not good to eat the peal of any fruit or vegetable. You might also slice them up to put in your breakfast cereal, especially if you like a little bit of sweetness in the morning!
Bananas can also be used in cooking and baking. Mashed up, they can be an excellent sweetening agent for some dishes. For others, such as baked goods, they can add flavor and moisture. They are a great addition to many different recipes.
Enjoy!
Banana Recipes
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
1 cup butter or substitute
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, beaten
6 cups flour
2 cups mashed bananas (about 6 large bananas)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Cream the butter and sugar together, then add the eggs and bananas. Combine dry ingredients and slowly add to wet mixture until well combined. Pour into greased loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool before slicing.
Banana Upside Down Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup butter or substitute, divided
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
6 medium bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in brown sugar until well combined. Arrange banana slices over butter and sugar mixture and top with nuts. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, remaining 1/2 cup butter, water, oil, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Pour batter evenly over bananas in pan. Place pan over medium heat and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Invert cake immediately onto serving platter. If any bananas remain in pan, return them to cake while still warm.
Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 tbsp. butter, melted
3 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla
4 cups sliced fresh bananas
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Stir in the sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks.
Sources & references used in this article:
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Semantic parameters of split intransitivity by RD Van Valin Jr – Language, 1990 – JSTOR
Complementation in Chol (Mayan): A theory of split ergativity by J Coon – 2010 – dspace.mit.edu
Multivariate diagnosis of nutrient imbalance in banana by HB Raghupathi, BMC Reddy… – … in soil science and plant …, 2002 – Taylor & Francis
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