Banana Introduction Banana Cultivation Technology

Banana is a fruit with a high potassium content. It has a laxative effect and can relieve depression. It is a fruit that makes people happy.

banana

It is one of the most popular fruits among people because it is the most affordable tropical fruit , cheap, sweet and delicious. Europeans call it the " happy fruit " because eating bananas can relieve depression . Bananas are also called the " fruit of wisdom " . Legend has it that Buddha Shakyamuni gained wisdom by eating bananas.

Bananas are nutritious

The fresh fruit has a soft, sweet and delicious flesh and contains phosphorus, known as the " salt of wisdom " . It is also rich in protein, sugar, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. It also contains a lot of dietary fiber, making it a very good nutritious food.

In addition to being used as fruit, bananas are also eaten as food in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and America. In addition to being eaten fresh, bananas can also be made into various processed products and used as raw materials for extracting flavors. Banana plants have high medicinal value: the fruit is cold in nature, can lubricate the large intestine, relieve constipation, and moisten the lungs; the stems and leaves can be diuretic, can treat edema and athlete's foot; the roots can be crushed to treat sores, fever, and dysentery; the flowers and flower buds can treat vomiting blood and blood in the stool. Li Shizhen said in "Compendium of Materia Medica": eating raw can quench thirst and moisten the lungs, dredge blood vessels, fill the bone marrow, cure alloy sores, and detoxify alcohol; the roots are mainly used to treat carbuncle, fever, and can be crushed and applied to the swelling; the juice can be taken to treat postpartum blood distension, windworm toothache, and heavenly mania; the leaves are mainly used to treat the initial onset of swelling.

In addition, fresh banana stems, suckers and male buds are also rich in nutrients and can be used as pig feed after being crushed. The fiber of the pseudostem can be used to make ropes, sacks and paper.

Banana cultivation technology

Origin

Bananas are native to southeast Asia. The main production bases in the world are Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe , Jamaica and Martinique in Central America and the West Indies , Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador in South America, the Canary Islands, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Guinea and Nigeria in Africa and Taiwan in Asia.

Bananas in China are mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Yunnan and Hainan, and are also cultivated in small quantities in Guizhou, Sichuan and Chongqing. In Guangdong, Zhanjiang, Maoming, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Guangzhou and Chaozhou are the main production areas, in Guangxi, Lingshan, Pubei, Yulin, Nanning and Qinzhou are the main production areas, in Fujian, Zhangpu, Pinghe, Nanjing, Changtai, Zhao'an, Hua'an, Yunxiao, Longhai, Xiamen, Nan'an, Putian and Xianyou are the main production areas , and in Taiwan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung are the main production areas, followed by Taichung and Taitung.

Growth environment

Bananas prefer a hot and humid growing environment, with a growth temperature of 20 to 35°C , and the most suitable temperature is 24 to 32°C , which should not be lower than ℃ . The most suitable annual rainfall is 1800 to 2500mm and the rainfall is evenly distributed. It has strict requirements on soil, and sandy loam with a clay content of <40 % and a groundwater level below 1m , especially alluvial soil or humus loam, is suitable.

variety

There are two varieties of banana cultivated in my country: sweet banana and pink banana. The sweet banana has a short and slightly round fruit shape, while the pink banana has a small and slightly curved fruit shape. Its flesh is sweet and can be eaten raw or made into a variety of processed products.

Health Benefits

1. Bananas contain a lot of sugar and other nutrients, which can satisfy hunger, replenish nutrition and energy. In sports, especially some " time-consuming " sports competitions such as tennis games, players often eat bananas to replenish energy during breaks.

2. Bananas are high in potassium, and potassium has an inhibitory effect on sodium in the human body. Eating more bananas can lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that eating two bananas a day can effectively reduce blood pressure by 10% .

3. Bananas are rich in soluble fiber, also known as pectin, which can help digestion and regulate gastrointestinal function. In addition, bananas can also alleviate the stimulation of gastric acid and protect the gastric mucosa.

4. Bananas are also effective for people suffering from insomnia or emotional tension, because the protein contained in bananas contains amino acids, which have a calming effect on the nerves. Therefore, eating bananas before going to bed can have some calming effect.

Storage method

Bananas tend to turn black when stored in the refrigerator. You should put the bananas in a plastic bag, put an apple in it, and then try to expel the air in the bag, tie the bag tightly, and then put it in a place at home away from the heater. This way, the bananas can be kept for at least a week.