Banana belt

As banana belt region of the tropics between 38 degrees north and 28 degrees south latitude is colloquially referred to, which has ideal conditions for the cultivation of bananas.

Need bananas, in order to develop optimally, warm and humid climate and a temperature around 27 ° C. Possible 1,500 hours of sunshine a year or more and a high humidity are additional requirements. The banana plant grows best on flat, well ventilated and sandy loam soils. In such places, banana harvests up to 50 tonnes / ha are possible.