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Mike Lee · 08-31-2006, 03:40 PM

MikeVan in Texas,

You've piqued my curiosity! What kind of protection do you give your bananas in Zone 8? Are there other folks growing in Zone 9a or 9b without any protection?

I have the following that I've planted out this year:

Manzano, Goldfinger, Sweetheart, Raja Puri, Dwarf Orinoco, Dwarf Namwah, Misi Luki. Most are about 5 - 6 ft. tall and I've gotten rather attached to them! I originally was planning to dig them all up and cover with straw inside a tarp outside in the shade. While I'd rather leave them in the ground, I wouldn't want to lose any either.

Our winter temperatures typically get down to 24 deg for about a week in Feb. Once the sun comes out, it'll quickly rise into the low 40's. Last year, it hit 21 deg one morning.

It's true that at Joe's house, seeing is believing, but his situation is a little different than mine. He's got a some overhead cover with his incredible jungle of citrus. Some of his plants are against his house. Mine are out in the open at the bottom of a large hill (but as high up as our property permits).

Any suggestions?

08-31-2006, 03:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mike Lee way too crazy about fruit Location: Forestville, CA Find me on the map! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14 BananaBucks : 9,727 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Last California Gold of the year!!! MikeVan in Texas, You've piqued my curiosity! What kind of protection do you give your bananas in Zone 8? Are there other folks growing in Zone 9a or 9b without any protection? I have the following that I've planted out this year: Manzano, Goldfinger, Sweetheart, Raja Puri, Dwarf Orinoco, Dwarf Namwah, Misi Luki. Most are about 5 - 6 ft. tall and I've gotten rather attached to them! I originally was planning to dig them all up and cover with straw inside a tarp outside in the shade. While I'd rather leave them in the ground, I wouldn't want to lose any either. Our winter temperatures typically get down to 24 deg for about a week in Feb. Once the sun comes out, it'll quickly rise into the low 40's. Last year, it hit 21 deg one morning. It's true that at Joe's house, seeing is believing, but his situation is a little different than mine. He's got a some overhead cover with his incredible jungle of citrus. Some of his plants are against his house. Mine are out in the open at the bottom of a large hill (but as high up as our property permits). Any suggestions? __________________ Mike Lee Forestville, CA Zone 9