Cara Mudah Memperbanyak Anakan Pisang dari Bonggol || Metode PIF

Summary

In this video, Adi shares effective tips on how to propagate banana suckers from the corm. The process begins with selecting a productive corm, cleaning it, and carefully cutting it into sections to promote the growth of new shoots. The corm is then soaked in a fungicide solution to prevent microbial damage. A planting medium of burnt husks mixed with soil is used for planting, with regular watering. Within one to two months, new shoots begin to emerge, which can then be transferred to polybags for further growth. This method is ideal for increasing banana plants efficiently.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bananas are tropical plants, popular worldwide, with various varieties grown in Indonesia for both local and export markets.
• 😀 There are multiple methods to propagate bananas, but this video focuses on growing suckers from corms.
• 😀 Choose a productive banana corm that produces good-quality fruit for propagation.
• 😀 Clean the corm by removing the roots and outer layers of the stem until reaching the center.
• 😀 Make a small incision of about 3 cm at the growing point of the corm to encourage new shoots.
• 😀 Split the corm into quarters or sixths, ensuring each section has at least one bud or shoot to promote sucker growth.
• 😀 After cleaning and cutting, soak the corm sections in fungicide for 10-15 minutes to prevent fungal infections.
• 😀 Use a planting medium consisting of burned rice husk mixed with soil, and optionally add compost.
• 😀 When planting the corm, do not fully cover the top to allow sunlight to reach the growing point.
• 😀 Water the corms daily to maintain moisture in the planting medium for optimal growth.
• 😀 It takes approximately 1 to 2 months for the new suckers to emerge, after which they can be transferred to polybags for further growth.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on how to propagate banana plants from the corm (bonggol), a method for increasing banana plantlets.

Why is the selection of a productive banana corm important?

A productive corm, which comes from a mother plant that produces good fruit, ensures the new plantlets will be capable of producing quality bananas.

What type of banana is used in this propagation method?

The banana variety used in this video is Cavendish.

How should the banana corm be cleaned before propagation?

The corm should be cleaned by removing the roots and layers of the banana stem until reaching the central part of the corm.

What technique is used to divide the banana corm?

A sharp knife is used to carefully divide the corm into sections, typically one-quarter or one-sixth of its size, with each section capable of growing a new shoot.

Why is the corm soaked in fungicide?

Soaking the corm in fungicide for 10-15 minutes helps eliminate harmful microorganisms that could interfere with the planting process.

What kind of planting medium is used for propagating the banana corm?

A planting medium made of burned rice husks mixed with a small amount of soil is used, and compost can also be added for better growth.

How should the banana corm be planted in the medium?

The corm is planted in the prepared medium, leaving the top uncovered to allow adequate sunlight exposure.

How often should the banana plants be watered after planting?

The banana plants should be watered once a day after planting to ensure proper hydration.

How long does it take for the banana shoots to appear after planting?

It takes approximately 1 to 2 months for the new shoots to emerge from the corm.

What should be done once the banana shoots appear?

Once the shoots appear, they can be separated and transferred to individual polybags for further growth.