Bananas and plantains plant population
- Typical range: 450 to 800 plants per acre
- Example spacing: 10 ft between rows and 8 ft between plants
At 10 × 8 feet you plant about 545 plants per acre. Export banana plantations commonly manage 650 to 800 productive plants per acre.
These are reference values and change with variety, management and region. For your field, check the seed company recommendation or your local extension service.
Frequently asked questions
How many banana plants per acre?
About 450 to 800 depending on spacing. At 10 × 10 ft you fit 436 plants; at 8 × 8 ft, 681.