Matooke is central to Uganda's diet and economy. Good management can double bunch sizes compared to neglected plantations.
Planting material
Tissue culture plantlets are free of pests and diseases. Clean suckers from healthy fields are an alternative.
Spacing
A common spacing is 3 metres by 3 metres, about 450 mats per acre.
Management
- Keep three plants per mat: mother, daughter and granddaughter
- Mulch heavily to retain moisture
- Apply manure and compost regularly
- Remove old leaves and prop heavy bunches
Banana bacterial wilt
Remove male buds with a forked stick, disinfect tools, uproot infected plants and avoid moving planting material from infected areas.
Weevils and nematodes
Use clean planting material, trap weevils and keep the plantation clean.
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