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damaclese · 01-26-2009, 08:08 AM

the zones ratings are a tricky thing. they don't take in to account the number of off chill days or the higher averaged mean of a typical area. the new sun set zone system is a better means of understanding your specific climate. for example here in Las Vegas NV are sunset zone is 11 that not only takes in to account the number of cold days but also takes the average mean for the intier rang of temps. even though we have a USDA hardyness rating of 9a its extremely hard to grow tropicals here do to the high averages we receive in a given year. even this dose not take in to account the altitude in which i live. being at 2500ft above sea level presents its own problems for me. i have to keep the ultraviolet in mind. i always plant in one or two shade levels lower then what the plant growers recommend. and in that way iv had more success then most. so when they say sunny Las Vegas they really mean it. LOL i hope that all doesn't sound like I'm drowning on. i know allot of you all have a grate deal of experience but for those of you that don't keep this info in mind!

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damaclese Living in Exile damaclese's Photo Gallery Location: Henderson NV Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Mediterranean climate Name: Paulo Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,767 BananaBucks : 316,280 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,352 Times Was Thanked 1,620 Times in 706 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 101 Times	Re: Anyone growing Ensete outside in the UK? the zones ratings are a tricky thing. they don't take in to account the number of off chill days or the higher averaged mean of a typical area. the new sun set zone system is a better means of understanding your specific climate. for example here in Las Vegas NV are sunset zone is 11 that not only takes in to account the number of cold days but also takes the average mean for the intier rang of temps. even though we have a USDA hardyness rating of 9a its extremely hard to grow tropicals here do to the high averages we receive in a given year. even this dose not take in to account the altitude in which i live. being at 2500ft above sea level presents its own problems for me. i have to keep the ultraviolet in mind. i always plant in one or two shade levels lower then what the plant growers recommend. and in that way iv had more success then most. so when they say sunny Las Vegas they really mean it. LOL i hope that all doesn't sound like I'm drowning on. i know allot of you all have a grate deal of experience but for those of you that don't keep this info in mind! __________________ Helping to foster understanding for the learning disabled