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Default Re: question on winterizing basjoo

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Originally Posted by microfarmer View Post
"Has anyone ever tried to protect the psuedostem with a high R-factor fiberglass insulation? I may try this in conjunction with bags of leaves."

Fiberglass insulation, if it gets wet, will stay wet for a long time and would tend to rot a Pstem...unless you put the insulation in a plastic sleeve first to keep out the moisture.
I wouldnt reccomend using fiberglass insulation, use straw, its cheaper and much more natural.
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