Banana Plant needs support

Well spaced and pruned banana groove but fruiting plants need support.

Banana Plant - Too closely spaced

Giant ripening banana closely spaced, leaves not pruned. Attract more diseases and yield less than well maintained. Lasts shortly and loss vigour. Photo by Kingwaci SHG

Banana plants require pruning

Properly spaced but not thinned nor pruned. Crowding lead to nutrient competition and smaller bunch size as well as longer maturity period.