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![]() Love gardening.It seems that most of the plants I want to grow are zones 9-11. A lot of challenge there. I'm starting with a fig tree.
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![]() Welcome aboard, Candy!
Where are you located? I may be speaking from the tropics, but I used to live in Zone 3 and regularly grew things rated for Z10 outdoors. So it may not be as big a challenge as you think to grow bananas and figs and whatnot in the cold.... |
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![]() Welcome Candy23! You are starting with a fig, yes? I tell you, you are going to end up with lots of 'naners as long as you are here!
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![]() Welcome. Figs are a great plant to start with. If you're in a colder climate,learn to wrap and protect a fig for the winter and bananas won't be too far off.
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![]() Whereabouts do you live Candy? We are all about growing things that aren't "supposed to grow there." You will soon be the envy of your local gardening community! Stay tuned for more!!!
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![]() I live in Webb City,Mo..
Also I was wondering how much water will the fig tree need during winter? candy23 |
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![]() That's good to hear.....bananas are one of the plants I want to grow here in Webb City.Mo.. I have heard of a banana that grows about 35' during the summer,dies in winter,but the new shoots coming up can be winterized & be next yrs. crop. Is there any truth to that? Is there a variety like that?
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![]() I hate to give this answer, but.....it depends....... on whether you have a dry or wet winter. Most gardeners under water their gardens in the winter, figuring the cold and wet will take care of things.
The toughest conditions a plant goes through is when it is cold and dry. Test the ground weekly, If it seems to needs water, then water, just like any other time.
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![]() HI Candy, welcome!
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