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Rick H · 07-22-2020, 02:45 PM

Hi,
I have been growing plants for about 10 years. I live in Central NY and each winter I cut them down and protect them during the cold months. They have been coming back every year, however they don't seem to be getting as tall the last few years. Some years the biggest ones would grow 10-12 feet tall or more, but the last 2 years, I'd be lucky if the bigger ones grow 5-6 feet tall. I haven't changed anything that I can think of that would cause this change. This may be a dumb question, but do they grow older (or the underground base) and not grow as much? Any ideas?
Thanks!
Rick / Syracuse NY area

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Rick H Location: Liverpool, NY Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Name: Rick Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 15 BananaBucks : 15,647 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 31 Times Was Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 32 Times	Banana plants not growing as big as before Hi, I have been growing plants for about 10 years. I live in Central NY and each winter I cut them down and protect them during the cold months. They have been coming back every year, however they don't seem to be getting as tall the last few years. Some years the biggest ones would grow 10-12 feet tall or more, but the last 2 years, I'd be lucky if the bigger ones grow 5-6 feet tall. I haven't changed anything that I can think of that would cause this change. This may be a dumb question, but do they grow older (or the underground base) and not grow as much? Any ideas? Thanks! Rick / Syracuse NY area __________________ I am in Upstate NY, home to lots of SNOW!!! I am hoping to be sucessful in growing some Musa Basjoos around the pool to make our short summers feel more tropical!!!! Always open to advice from others!!!