Banana is one of the most common and widely grown fruit crops in the Philippines. It is also one of the country’s major dollar earners, and has consistently ranked next to coconut oil and prawns in terms of value earnings during the last five years.

Banana has various uses. The ripe fruit is pureed, candied, and preserved in various forms when not eaten fresh. Its extract is used in the manufacture of catsup, vinegar,and wine. The unripe fruit is powdered and chipped.

In rural areas, the young leaves are pounded to suppress bleeding and treat wounds. The leaves are also widely used as packing materials for fruits and vegetables in market centers. Banana fiber is manufactured into rope, sack, and mat. Sheets of paper and paper boards are also made from banana peel. Banana blossom is exported dried.

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4 Responses
  1. ed tobias says:

    Where is your property and how you describe it?Is it Hilly?Flat?near the road.electrict.Water.I am looking for land to lease.Thanks

    • R. Aquino says:

      we have lots in Laguna along the national highway for leasei or buy …how many hectares are you looking for?…there are coconuts, banana and lanzones fruit bearing and more room to plant other fruit bearing like cacao or corn…if intere please email me owith your phone number and i will call you….Ms. Aquino

  2. Lyne says:

    i have a wide farm (14 hectares) and honestly i dont know what to do with it.. can anyone help me what crops can i plant and if theres a market for this? thanks

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