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banarama
05-01-2012, 05:44 PM
Hi all... I'm thinking I want to try some Banana's in the ground that have a chance of overwintering here in Cleveland, OH. The strains I have clearly do not take well to even the deepest of mulchings... so I understand that if I had the Musa Basjoo I might have a chance at a perennial banana here... along the shores of Lake Erie. So... Where do I get my first Musa Basjoo banana plant?

kaczercat
05-01-2012, 06:49 PM
You should maybe check Home Depot or Lows. you ccan save some of the p-stem in the fall with mulch and straw. if not they come back from the ground.

caliboy1994
05-01-2012, 07:11 PM
Basjoo is supposed to survive down to -20 degrees with a good mulching.

palmtree
05-01-2012, 09:17 PM
I've actually seen them at local nurseries here the past 3 years now. I guess they are catching on a bit. Im sure there are lots of sources online also.

blownz281
05-02-2012, 04:04 AM
When we use to live in Youngstown,OH we has Basjoos never tried anything else. I never protected thm and they always came back.

banarama
05-07-2012, 06:19 PM
I have never seen them for sale here. Any ideas on mail ordering them?

kaczercat
05-07-2012, 07:11 PM
I have never seen them for sale here. Any ideas on mail ordering them?

SANDY SANDY SANDY , I'm sure she has some for sale. check on here in classifieds

caliboy1994
05-07-2012, 07:13 PM
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