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canadianplant · 04-08-2012, 08:03 AM

After growing this guy from a small, 2 leaved plant for 3 years in a pot, it has gotten over 2 feet tall, with a 2 inch base. I believe its time to get it in the ground, so it can take off. Here are a few things to know:

- Im boarderline zone 5. The area im going to be planting it in is a definite microclimate. It will be in front of 2 walls, one facing east, one facing south, like an "L" shape (or "7" i guess ). There are 4 concrete pavers leading to a small lockstone patio. THese should help with heating up the soil, and retaining heat in winter.

- The soil is on the sandy side. The spot is the first area to melt, and heat up in the spring/summer.

- There is a gasline in the soil, so I cant go crazy with digging, but I will be adding top soil.

- The area heats up to almsot 40C in the summer in the sun.

Can anyone suggest anything?

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canadianplant Location: ontario Zone: Zone 3-5 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 103 BananaBucks : 52,022 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 20 Times Was Thanked 65 Times in 44 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Time to finally plant my Musa Basjoo After growing this guy from a small, 2 leaved plant for 3 years in a pot, it has gotten over 2 feet tall, with a 2 inch base. I believe its time to get it in the ground, so it can take off. Here are a few things to know: - Im boarderline zone 5. The area im going to be planting it in is a definite microclimate. It will be in front of 2 walls, one facing east, one facing south, like an "L" shape (or "7" i guess ). There are 4 concrete pavers leading to a small lockstone patio. THese should help with heating up the soil, and retaining heat in winter. - The soil is on the sandy side. The spot is the first area to melt, and heat up in the spring/summer. - There is a gasline in the soil, so I cant go crazy with digging, but I will be adding top soil. - The area heats up to almsot 40C in the summer in the sun. Can anyone suggest anything?