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Old 12-04-2007, 09:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Preference for shade in early frosty mornings?

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Originally Posted by mskitty38583 View Post
as with regular plants, if you thaw them out quickly it can cause tissue damage in the leaves and or stems. this will cause them to rot and die. it could be the same for the nanas.
I've heard this before, but have never seen any rationale on why thawing out quickly can cause damage. The expansion of the cells during the freezing is what I would think causes all of the damage. Please explain if you have any information to explain this claim. Thanks!

Ron and Benny, I'm with you. Morning sun would help keep the soil warmer it seems.
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