FIELD NOTES · Banana
Wet soil delayed top-dressing
Kharif 2026
The ground remained saturated, so soil fertiliser had to wait. Weed clearing around plants continued, with foliar feeding carried out in the meantime.
What followed
· Later follow-up
The first soil top-dressing began after the wet delay. Smaller plants were assessed separately.
· Later follow-up
The first soil round was reported complete. Irrigation was planned next.
· Later follow-up
Rainfall made the planned irrigation unnecessary.