New England Finally Warming Up!!!
 

Hello everyone, this is my first post, as well as my first year trying to get my basjoo though the winter. I'm not sure that it made it yet there is no sign of life. The local nursery told me to hold on a few more weeks. The winter here wasen't that bad so I'm hoping it's OK (6F) low. The plant was about 12 feet :2733:with 5 or so suckers and very happy before frost in November. It would really be tuff if I can make a T. fortunei survive with minimal protection, and have the hardy banana die. Should I be worried about no growth by this time?

Regardless I will not give up, I have big plans for this year.

If anyone out there has any suggestions for plantings I would love to hear them. I'm willing to protect to the max, and bring everything else into a large basement. My favorite banana is the red abyssinian And really want a couple this year. How big will a 4" pot grow here? Should I look for bigger?

True plant nut,
Thanks everyone Bill

Re: New England Finally Warming Up!!!
 

Welcome Bill Ma!!!!
Just keep reading all the great information on this site, and ask questions!!
You'll be glad you did!!
Good Luck!!

Re: New England Finally Warming Up!!!
 

welcome! they say that basjoos are hardy..now get this to -20*f, however in the banana wiki it tells you to about -3 before p-stem damage. this is my first year growing nanas, and for growing them outside. i will protect mine this winter and i live in tn. we have an archive that lets you read past threads on different things.scroll to the bottom of the page and its on the right hand side. click on it and it will take you to the archive. we also have the banana wiki which has awesome info. it has a listing for all nana typs. welcome! welcome!:bananajoy::bananajoy:

Re: New England Finally Warming Up!!!
 

Welcome Welcome! Congrats for growing nanners in New England - thinking about your weather makes me glad I moved to a place with no winters!

Re: New England Finally Warming Up!!!
 

Welcome to the forum. :2730::basketballnaner: