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Banana Curious in Austin
Hi, everyone.
I was so pleased to find out about this group! I just got online to learn how to take care of the Dwarf Cavendish I bought. My main question at this point is about the possibility of planting mine in the ground. Austin is zone 8b. I thought I would build a portable greenhouse-type cover for the colder months here. Any thoughts or input? Mary Anne |
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
It's probably more feasable to cut the leaves off, wrap the pstem in burlap, and wait for summer.
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
Welcome. I planted my DC's outside last year and I'm in zone 6. I dug them up and brought them inside to overwinter. I am anxious to plant them back out this year.
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
Welcome to the organization Mary anne!
I am in zone 10 we don't get many freezes, so I will let those more experienced in cold area banana culture answer. Welcome aboard once again!  |
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
Welcome to the .org Mary Anne!
 The DC is a good choice as it is small enough for a pot and it can be taken in for winter. Check out the older threads, there's a lot of talk about the DC. All the best!  |
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
Welcome Mary Anne, good luck with your plants. You're sure to find all the help you need here.
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Re: Banana Curious in Austin
Mary Anne,
Greetings from a fellow (transplanted) Texan! Welcome the orgainization. You will definitely need to protect your DC during the winter. I live south of Houston and my DC's still get damaged by the cold-it's Zone 9 here. You'll probably have to provide extra water this summer given the lack of rain you've had out that way lately. We finally got a little last night but are still pretty dry here. |
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