Overview

Plantain are perennial crops which are stapled foods grown throughout the tropics, constitute a major sources of carbohydrates for millions of people in the world.

Cultivation Tips

Plantains are a tropical plant that can be cultivated in hot and humid climates with the right conditions. Plantain takes 8 – 12 months to grow or reach harvest. The time it takes for plantain to reach harvest depends on a myriad of factors. These factors include temperature, water availability, fertility of the soil and whether the plantain crop will be harvested as unripe plantains or ripe plantains.

Performance

Plantain is a vital staple food and source of income in Nigeria, It represent the number-one fruit crop in the world, in terms of both production and trade.

Challenges

The main Challenges of plantain includes poor quality suckers, poor quality fertilizer, inadequate water supply to the plantain crop, poor soil fertility, pest and diseases and poor storage facilities.

Benefits

Plantain has been recognized as one of the most lucrative farm products in Nigeria, capable of yielding 100% returns in profit. Not only does it serve as a major staple, but it can also be made into snacks as well.