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The biggest problem i think you would have is keeping the ground from freezing. As far as the basjoo goes at 32F you will get some leaf damage. Last year the low in my area was 23F. I had some p-stem(trunk) damage and of course lost all my leaves. I would think that the problem you will have is keeping the ground from freezing. Using the heating cable along with the shelter, should keep the ground warm enough to keep the corm(roots) alive.I would think. Bananas have very shallow roots. They form a corm( bulb) were many more pups(young plants) shoot up from. Another thing to consider is your growing season. How warm and for how long is your summer and spring. Bananas need a fair amount of sun and heat to grow well. Also you do not want to keep the ground to warm. Like most bulbs, give them heat and they will grow. i would say keeping the ground at or around 50F during the winter will keep the corm in a dormant state. Also keeping the roots dry during the winter is a must. Cold and wet = rot.

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