Plant a lemon tree with a banana

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1. How do I treat banana spots to prevent fungal growth?
   Dust the slit banana lightly with cinnamon (natural fungicide) before planting.
2. What is the ideal banana ripeness stage?
   Yellow with a few brown specks—maximum ethylene and nutrient content without excessive decay.
3. Can I automate this process in a greenhouse?
   Yes—use banana compost pellets in seed trays under ethylene-controlled conditions for up to 90% germination rates.
4. How do I integrate this with grafting young lemon saplings?
   Graft onto disease-resistant rootstock at 6 months; continue banana fertilizer approach for growth flush.
5. Can other fruit wastes work similarly?
   Avocado skins emit ethylene but require added K/P sources—bananas remain the most balanced option.