I wrapped them up in a cloth like tarp first, then a plastic bag, and finally put leaf bags around which worked however it sounds like bubble wrap may work even better and seems like a simpler solution.
I'm thinking of first adding bubble wrap, then a plastic bag around them, then more bubble wrap, and then leaf bags to top it out. How does that sound?
Another method is to wrap up the stems, load some dried leaves around it, then put 55 gallon steel barrels over it all which can be done pretty easily with some sticks and deer netting to get the whole thing protected. I actually have these.
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Originally Posted by NJ Banana
Steve,
I am in Central NJ (Burlington County- Exit 7 NJ Turnpike).. I also have had mine in the ground for the 2nd year and they are about 13'-18' tall and just last week I actually started a flag leaf and the Pod (lack of better word) is just about all the way out. I am hoping I can see it open and at least start the process of growing banana's before it gets too cold..
What did you do for protection last year?
I took 4' tall bubble wrap and made a 2-3' round cylinder out of it then put it around the pstems and filled it tight with dry mulch. It worked good but the outside of each stem was a little mushy so I peeled a layer off each stem and it did ok.. It was a lot of work though..
I attached some pics. They have been trimmed up.. Gettint a head start for the season. (removed about 80 leaves)
Please let me know what you did
Adam
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