Bitter cold on the way

GreenFin · 01-03-2014, 05:34 PM

Just saw that my forecast here in Kansas calls for a low of -13F on Sunday night/Monday morning. That's 45 degrees below freezing!

My bananas are fairly well protected in their tunnel greenhouses, but this is really pushing it. My DC and Williams Hybrid bunches started dying back when the outside temps got close to 0F (inside got down to around 40F), but the Dwarf Namwah and Raja Puri soldiered on with their inflorescences. We'll see if the DN and RP can clear this latest hurdle and stay on pace for giving me spring fruit.

Best of luck to everyone else, hope your winterized nanners get through this okay.

sman87 · 01-03-2014, 06:37 PM

Yeah good luck to everyone as well as growers in the south. Monday evening into Tues morning temps could be -10 below zero as far south as Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas. This along with single digit and low teens into Alabama Georgia and Carolina's. Frost advisories in areas such as Houston and Orlando area likely. Some weather people claim this could be the biggest chill in 10 to 20 years!

Longwoods Tropicals · 01-04-2014, 05:56 AM

I've been watching the models, GFS and European and I can't remember ever seeing the -30 dew point line push so far South and East. I live right between Lake Erie and Huron and as a result I am protected from the worst of cold coming in late Monday after the next snowstorm. Even so the forecast high temp on Tuesday here is around -20c or -4f, this is pushing my 6b zone to a 6 or even lower. I'm not worried about my Basjoo it is well protected, I'm quite sure the young needle palm I left out will be toast however come spring.

Good luck in the coming few days as this is will be a test for many gardeners all over the Midwest and Northeast.

Regards

Harold

Kat2 · 01-04-2014, 05:07 PM

I was supposed to pick up some of those flimsy plastic tablecloths from a contact which I could staple together; they'd be enough and lighter than the heavy duty tarp I used the last 2 times that bruised plants. But I'm not sure it will happen. If not I'm dragging my handknit afghans from where they're stored under my mattress. They're very warm; plants will be toasty. My "blankets" can take rain but what a pain to do this. If that happens, I will take pictures of my fancy cable and popcorn stitches covering my babies.

Jose263 · 01-04-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kat2

I was supposed to pick up some of those flimsy plastic tablecloths from a contact which I could staple together; they'd be enough and lighter than the heavy duty tarp I used the last 2 times that bruised plants. But I'm not sure it will happen. If not I'm dragging my handknit afghans from where they're stored under my mattress. They're very warm; plants will be toasty. My "blankets" can take rain but what a pain to do this. If that happens, I will take pictures of my fancy cable and popcorn stitches covering my babies.

If you have a harbor freight store nearby they have moving blankets that make nice wrappers for a good price. I'm hoping they wil save some nana stalks - not enough xmas lights to go around

Had a great season last year still eating home grown nanas. But I doubt that wil happen next summer

orinoko · 01-05-2014, 05:30 AM

Atlantic Code Red Incoming

Keep safe everyone.

Abnshrek · 01-06-2014, 08:49 AM

Oh its here.. 17F Fun stuff.. Jump starting a car due to the cold.. Its better than pushing cars out of ditches.. Haven't been up North for Winter in a dozen years.. :^)

cincinnana · 01-06-2014, 11:20 AM

A local ski attraction Perfect North Slopes has shut down for the day because of the hazardous cold/ frostbite conditions. Many schools are shuttered as well.

I'm finding that putting a cup of water in the microwave and heating it up, then going outside and tossing it in the air is pretty entertaining.

robguz24 · 01-06-2014, 11:38 AM

I can't imagine. Everyone here is talking because it's gotten down to 64 the past few nights and 2 days ago the high was only 70. We've been having to close the windows!

crazy banana · 01-06-2014, 01:08 PM

It was a nice Sunday with temps around 80F during the day, but it went down to 47F last night. Our electricity bill went up $200 last month because of the heater at night ��
Stay safe and warm everyone.

ladyflyfsh · 01-06-2014, 03:01 PM

I'm in Sarasota, FL and even though the ambient temperature won't probably make it all the way down to freezing, the windchill is expected to be in the 20's tonight and colder tomorrow night. I have three separate plants with bunches growing on each and they are still quite small. What should I do? They are very tall plants so covering is out of the question, but would it be a good idea to wrap the bunches at least? Help!!!
Mary

Kat2 · 01-06-2014, 03:41 PM

From what I've read wind chill does not affect plants. Wind will dry them out; making sure they're adequately watered is helpful. Please someone tell me I'm right. I cannot cover my DC; I have draped a sheet around her (which probably will just cause her battered leaves to tear more) and put a blanket around pups and P-stem. All my other plants are under a tarp against a house on the non windy side; they'll be unveiled Wednesday morning.

john_ny · 01-06-2014, 04:48 PM

I've heard that too, about the wind chill. This morning, was 55°F here. Supposed to be 8°F tonight.

sunfish · 01-06-2014, 05:40 PM

Wind chill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lmswayne · 01-06-2014, 06:07 PM

Good luck everyone hope all are safe and plants pull through. The NW not hit so hard this time. in the 30's at night 42to45 day time but worming rain coming good old Seattle rain you got to love it. It keeps the plants alive and going strong.

ladyflyfsh · 01-06-2014, 06:12 PM

Thanks. I don't think the ambient temp. is going to be too bad. The wind is horrible out there and that was my biggest concern, but I guess it's not really a concern. I knew you would have all the answers.

cincinnana · 01-06-2014, 08:43 PM

I was driving down a local street that was lined with mature Sweet Gum trees today, and I noticed that all the sweet gum balls (seeds) had fallen off in this cold weather and were laying in the snow.
I turned to my wife and laughingly said "Look at those trees they froze their balls off". I wish I had my camera.
True story.

I have never seen so many trees do that at the same time on the same day.

Another amusing thing that you can do when it's this cold out is to go out side and inhale through your nose a few times and then pinch your nostrils together with your thumb and forefinger....they will temporarily freeze together

Longwoods Tropicals · 01-07-2014, 06:24 AM

Well, here we are on the coldest morning in 20 years in the NE. My air temp at present is -24F with a windchill of -41. I had to leave the door from my sun-room (which is housing all my bananas this winter) to the house open last night, the little electric heater can`t keep up, even with it open it is 36F, lets just say the Cavendish are not enjoying it in the least.

One more day and back more tolerable conditions.

Regards
Harold

merce3 · 01-07-2014, 07:48 AM

dodged a bullet last night... the temperature dropped to 34 and held.

Abnshrek · 01-07-2014, 01:43 PM

Now this is cold... Glad I'm not there..

01-03-2014, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
GreenFin Location: Kansas Zone: 6a Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 595 BananaBucks : 100,881 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,396 Times Was Thanked 939 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	Bitter cold on the way Just saw that my forecast here in Kansas calls for a low of -13F on Sunday night/Monday morning. That's 45 degrees below freezing! My bananas are fairly well protected in their tunnel greenhouses, but this is really pushing it. My DC and Williams Hybrid bunches started dying back when the outside temps got close to 0F (inside got down to around 40F), but the Dwarf Namwah and Raja Puri soldiered on with their inflorescences. We'll see if the DN and RP can clear this latest hurdle and stay on pace for giving me spring fruit. Best of luck to everyone else, hope your winterized nanners get through this okay. __________________ Set out runnin', but I'll take my time; a friend of bananas is a friend of mine. www.GreenFinGardens.com

01-03-2014, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
sman87 Zone: 5-6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 130 BananaBucks : 25,091 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 80 Times Was Thanked 69 Times in 36 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 10 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way Yeah good luck to everyone as well as growers in the south. Monday evening into Tues morning temps could be -10 below zero as far south as Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas. This along with single digit and low teens into Alabama Georgia and Carolina's. Frost advisories in areas such as Houston and Orlando area likely. Some weather people claim this could be the biggest chill in 10 to 20 years!

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ladyflyfsh ladyflyfsh's Photo Gallery Location: Sarasota, FL Zone: 9-10 Name: Mary Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 91 BananaBucks : 30,572 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 67 Times Was Thanked 253 Times in 73 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way I'm in Sarasota, FL and even though the ambient temperature won't probably make it all the way down to freezing, the windchill is expected to be in the 20's tonight and colder tomorrow night. I have three separate plants with bunches growing on each and they are still quite small. What should I do? They are very tall plants so covering is out of the question, but would it be a good idea to wrap the bunches at least? Help!!! Mary

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Kat2 Location: Now nesting in Titusville, FL Zone: 10A or 9B ish. Like it matters? Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,153 BananaBucks : 286,601 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,921 Times Was Thanked 2,669 Times in 1,322 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 595 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way From what I've read wind chill does not affect plants. Wind will dry them out; making sure they're adequately watered is helpful. Please someone tell me I'm right. I cannot cover my DC; I have draped a sheet around her (which probably will just cause her battered leaves to tear more) and put a blanket around pups and P-stem. All my other plants are under a tarp against a house on the non windy side; they'll be unveiled Wednesday morning. __________________

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john_ny Member john_ny's Photo Gallery Location: Staten Island, NY - southernmost county in NY State. Find me on the map! Zone: USDA7- Sunset34 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,014 BananaBucks : 837,875 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,057 Times Was Thanked 2,284 Times in 832 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 37 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way I've heard that too, about the wind chill. This morning, was 55°F here. Supposed to be 8°F tonight. __________________ John

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ladyflyfsh ladyflyfsh's Photo Gallery Location: Sarasota, FL Zone: 9-10 Name: Mary Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 91 BananaBucks : 30,572 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 67 Times Was Thanked 253 Times in 73 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way Thanks. I don't think the ambient temp. is going to be too bad. The wind is horrible out there and that was my biggest concern, but I guess it's not really a concern. I knew you would have all the answers.

01-06-2014, 08:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,878 BananaBucks : 1,648 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,914 Times Was Thanked 11,779 Times in 4,912 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,957 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way I was driving down a local street that was lined with mature Sweet Gum trees today, and I noticed that all the sweet gum balls (seeds) had fallen off in this cold weather and were laying in the snow. I turned to my wife and laughingly said "Look at those trees they froze their balls off". I wish I had my camera. True story. I have never seen so many trees do that at the same time on the same day. Another amusing thing that you can do when it's this cold out is to go out side and inhale through your nose a few times and then pinch your nostrils together with your thumb and forefinger....they will temporarily freeze together __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴

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Longwoods Tropicals Find me on the map! Zone: 6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 35,743 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 53 Times Was Thanked 244 Times in 73 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	Re: Bitter cold on the way Well, here we are on the coldest morning in 20 years in the NE. My air temp at present is -24F with a windchill of -41. I had to leave the door from my sun-room (which is housing all my bananas this winter) to the house open last night, the little electric heater can`t keep up, even with it open it is 36F, lets just say the Cavendish are not enjoying it in the least. One more day and back more tolerable conditions. Regards Harold

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