Diseases

Crown rot

Rot that starts where plantain hands were cut, after harvest.

Attacks

When it comes

CropStageCheck
PlantainFruitingCheck fingers every week

What to look for

Plantain, fruiting

Once a week, check each finger on the bunches. To stop thrips and cosmetic damage, you can cover the whole bunch with a plastic bag while it grows.

Also watch for

General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.

Catch it early

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