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Old 03-24-2008, 12:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: P-Stem Maintenance?

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Originally Posted by D_&_T View Post
Would leaving them on help insulate the P-stem in cooler climates overwintering?
I feel that to some extent that it does help with insulation. I usually only remove the leaves damaged from cold in the winter and leave the old leaf sheaths until spring. Then I try to keep the old leaf sheaths removed spring through summer.
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