1. Select a Mature Banana Tree: Choose a healthy, mature banana tree with a well-established root system.

2. Prepare the Parent Plant: Trim away any dead or damaged leaves from the parent plant, ensuring it’s well-watered and healthy.

3. Identify Suitable Suckers: Look for healthy suckers, small shoots growing from the underground rhizome, about 2-4 feet tall with several leaves.

4. Separate the Sucker: Carefully dig around the sucker’s base, severing it from the parent plant with a sharp, sterilized knife or saw.

5. Plant the Sucker: Dig a hole slightly larger than the sucker’s root ball in well-draining soil. Plant the sucker at the same level as the surrounding ground.

6. Provide Care: Water the newly planted sucker thoroughly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide regular water and fertilizer for healthy growth.

7. Monitor and Maintain: Watch for signs of stress or disease, pruning any damaged foliage. Protect the young tree from strong winds and extreme temperatures.

8. Be Patient: Allow time for the banana tree to establish itself, which may take several months. With proper care, it will eventually bear fruit and expand your banana grove.