If enough buds are present, large bullheads can be halved or quartered. Before planting, place the corms in a transparent plastic bag at room temperature until new roots begin to appear. The ideal soil should be well drained but have good water retention capacity. Soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Bananas grow best in areas with 100 inches or more of well-distributed rainfall per year.
Irrigation is needed if rainfall is inadequate or irregular.
Banana plants should be planted in protected areas, because they are generally susceptible to wind damage. An average temperature of 81 degrees F and full sun is also ideal. It depends on the banana varieties planted and the management practices. The number of suckers developing should be kept to a maximum of 4 or 5 per mat, depending on planting distance and other practices. The banana bunch can be harvested when the fingers turn light green and the corners become rounded rather than angular.