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Improve Banana Yield with Precision Irrigation

Learn how to Maximize your Banana Crops

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Bananas are a globally vital crop with high water needs, shallow roots, and extreme sensitivity to salinity and weather fluctuations.
Metzer’s precision drip and subsurface irrigation solutions deliver optimal moisture and nutrients directly to the active root zone.
These systems reduce water use, prevent root congestion, and increase bunch size and fruit quality across diverse planting conditions.
By combining between advanced technologies such as RootGuard® and CleanLine® and pressure-compensated driplines, Metzer supports reliable, high-efficiency irrigation—even with treated wastewater.
The result: stronger yields, better resilience, and long-term performance for banana growers.

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Bananas irrigation FAQ’s

Bananas are heavy feeders. Metzer fertigation systems deliver nutrients directly to the roots, enabling yield gains of 25–30% and up to 100 tons/ha in top-performing fields.

Bananas require 30–40 cm dripper spacing and dual or triple lateral rows. Metzer tailors layout based on slope, soil, and plant density—ensuring optimal coverage.

Pulse irrigation delivers small, frequent water doses, improving moisture retention and oxygenation in the root zone. It helps prevent root disease and supports stable growth.

Yes. Metzer’s CleanLine driplines resist clogging from high-organic water, supporting the use of TWW without compromising system life or plant health.

Metzer uses 2–3 laterals per row with pressure-compensated drippers like VERED and ADI for uniform water delivery—ideal for shifting plant rows and variable soil conditions.

High EC levels reduce growth, bunch weight, and biomass. Bananas are highly salt-sensitive, and require irrigation with water below 1 dS/m EC to avoid yield loss.

Bananas are shallow-rooted, sensitive to both drought and overwatering, and react quickly to moisture deficits. Consistent irrigation is critical to avoid stress and ensure healthy development.

Related Projects

Trusted results in banana performance with precision-engineered irrigation systems

Banana plantation revival with micro-Sprinklers

A full-turnkey sprinkler irrigation project in the Philippines restored a declining banana plantation using Metzer’s MZ303 Swivel Divers micro-sprinklers, ensuring efficient water use and renewed yields.

Location
Philippines
Project Size
150 ha
Crop
Bananas
Irrigation Type
Sprinklers