22/10/2026
The new technique of removing the soil and polythene bags from your 2-month-old PIF plantain suckers can significantly reduce transportation weight and costs.
However, the weight reduction and survival period depend on the size of the bags, the quantity of soil, the condition of the roots, and how the plants are handled.
1. How much weight can the technique reduce?
Removing the polythene bags and soil can reduce the weight considerably, particularly when transporting thousands of plantain suckers.
For example, if each bag contains 0.5–1.5 kg of soil, removing the soil could eliminate approximately 500–1,500 kg of soil per 1,000 plants, plus the weight of the bags.
How can you transport them safely?.
If your objective is to transport thousands of suckers from your nursery to a customer's farm or to your plantation.
*Remove the bags carefully without damaging the roots.
*Keep the roots moist and shaded.
*Pack the suckers in ventilated crates or suitable containers.
*Avoid exposing the roots to direct sunlight or hot winds.
*Transplant as soon as possible into moist soil containers.
HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR PIF PLANTAIN SUCKERS.
removing the polythene bags and all the soil, then wrapping the bare roots of your 2-month-old PIF plantain suckers in moist material.
For MAAAWA, this method could offer a significant advantage in transporting large quantities of planting material to customers.
NB;This is an interesting technique for reducing transportation weight. However, its success depends on keeping the roots from drying out during transportation.
