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Olafhenny · 11-24-2014, 05:42 PM

Hi Stevie,

I keep the leaves on the plant, until most of the green has disappeared. Then those
leaves are no longer of any use to the plant and might as well be cut off with a sharp
knife, to avoid tears, which might provide access for disease.

I am not in favour of keeping dead leaves on the plant before packing them up for the
winter. That just stores moisture, which in turn will promote mildew and even rot.

Good luck,
Olaf

11-24-2014, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olafhenny Olafhenny's Photo Gallery Location: Penticton, BC, Okanagan Valley, Canada Find me on the map! Zone: Hardiness Zone 6 Name: Olaf Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,705 BananaBucks : 266,403 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,050 Times Was Thanked 2,012 Times in 876 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 77 Times	Re: Dying Leaves Hi Stevie, I keep the leaves on the plant, until most of the green has disappeared. Then those leaves are no longer of any use to the plant and might as well be cut off with a sharp knife, to avoid tears, which might provide access for disease. I am not in favour of keeping dead leaves on the plant before packing them up for the winter. That just stores moisture, which in turn will promote mildew and even rot. Good luck, Olaf __________________ The reason I joined this forum was to share experiences, my own and those of others and to learn from them.