Climate

• Tropical humid climate.
• Altitude- Up to 1200 m.
• Higher elevations growth is poor.
• Optimum temperature - 27°C.

Soil

• Fertile soil with good moisture content

Season

• Rain fed crop: April-May
• Irrigated crop: August-September
• Adjust planting season depending upon local conditions.
• Avoid periods of heavy monsoon and severe summer for planting.
• Adjust the time of planting so as to avoid high temperature and drought at the time of emergence of bunches (7-8 months after planting).