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Originally Posted by Mikemooreflorida
Probably because that's just how banana plants grow when left to themselves.
If you have the time to thin out and keep a mat within check do it, it will give better fruit production and airflow/sun penetration should help with any mold/insect infestation issues.
I've seen some overgrown mats with lots of root/pstem rotting from insects and lack of light/airflow.
I've really come to like the row of banana plants I have. I keep it to just a pup or 2 per mother plant and they are easier to manage this way compared to a clump of 10 plus plants.
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Good to know man thank you! That is exactly what I was planning also, more of a row and avoiding the huge cluster. Unfortunately, I did plant one in the ground yesterday about 4 feet away from another before I read that advice but I think that shouldn't be a problem.