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Originally Posted by Chironex
Can anyone suggest the best edible bananas to grow in arid, hot climates, like Las Vegas? What special recommendations would you have to help me get them to grow there successfully. I know Damacles is trying some varieties, but sun burn is an obvious issue. Any better ideas, thoughts for specific varieties?  |
In the Sacramento valley it gets up to 110-115F in the summer. The temp does fall at night, so the plants have a respite each night to recharge.
I have had many varieties flourish thru the summer without much sunburn or ill effects. They did fold up their leaves though from the heat stress, but when I put my hand inside, there was alot of moisture. I'm sure it folds it's leaves to conserve water and limit transpiration.
I do set my ground level drip sprayers to come on about 2 pm and spray for 15-20 minutes or so.
The cool water, and evaporation is just enough to drop the temp to around 100F or less and keep 'em growing, instead of stalling. Afternoon shade will help in water restricted areas.
Hmmm...overhead drip sprayers...
