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Mroberts45
07-30-2016, 07:09 PM
Hello

Found this site while searching. I am new to Banana growing and want to make sure I make plans for my bananas for the winter to protect them from the snow.

Mike

sputinc7
07-30-2016, 08:24 PM
In Maryland, I would recommend digging them and bringing them in unless they are Basjoo.
Welcome!

Snarkie
07-31-2016, 07:32 AM
Hi Mike-

Welcome aboard the Banana Express. :nanerwaveytrain:

hdynad
07-31-2016, 10:32 AM
Welcome Mike.

You are zone 7 i like the idea of digging them up and storing them for the winter that spuctinc7 suggested. This method seems to be used often by members in the colder regions. I however being in Texas I heavy mulch, wrap the pstem in bubble wrap, and cut the top leaves back to pstem and cover with trash bag. Seems to work very well for me. Haven't lost any yet :)

happy growing,

Darla

Mroberts45
07-31-2016, 07:40 PM
Thank you all for your quick responses.
On one of the other pages I had posted that I bought dwarf California's and dwarf cavendish. I have 3 cavendish and one of the California's and they are in half oak barrels, so they are about 20 inches in diameter.

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sputinc7
07-31-2016, 08:41 PM
Wow. Taking those in will be a chore. You gonna build a greenhouse around em instead? :D

Kat2
07-31-2016, 09:26 PM
MD...memories...brrrrr....Elkton even more brrrr....shivers. Get thee a darned good handtruck and you're good to go. Unless your storage space is in the basement or attic/different story from garden. Actually it's not that bad to move pots (BTDT--same level and basement) but check around for used tree pots--much lighter than whiskey barrels which are very nice for outside annual displays but generally pricey so wasted on musas IMO.

Mroberts45
08-06-2016, 06:08 PM
I do have a small green house and a hand truck. I am looking at the possibility of a second green house, so I can add some variety as well as plant vegetable starts for the garden.

HMelendez
10-17-2016, 03:37 PM
Welcome to the banana gang!......:bananarow: