winter protecting our bananas

v1rtu0s1ty · 08-26-2008, 05:35 AM

Hi,

I got this picture from austin. I would like to know if this kind of protection is enough our zone, 5-6 as USDA Hardiness tell.

Ok, please let me know.

Oh, when should I protect it? And can I use any dead leaves? I also have tons of extra mulch, can I use it as well?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Neil

nucci60 · 08-26-2008, 10:13 AM

I have luck with this. I use the stakes, wrap with landscape cloth, fill with leaves, and put a trash container cover over it. I am leary of using plastic that does not breathe.If you have a few warmer sunny days in winter, I am afraid the sun will pull moisture from the ground that can't escape. I fear it would promote rot. Of course I could be way off. LOL

v1rtu0s1ty · 09-13-2008, 08:48 PM

Good evening folks. What are signs that I should start protecting my basjoo?

Chironex · 09-13-2008, 08:58 PM

As your evening lows start to get below 45-50 degrees, you should start building the enclosures. It wouldn't hurt to begin putting leaves into the cage either as long as it is dry. If it is still raining a lot hold off as you don't want moisture trapped in the leaves all winter to rot the p-stem and corm. Dry also insulates better.
If the forecast says frost is likely, it's time to cover 'em up.
I just moved to Vegas from Rockford a few months ago. My son has a Basjoo that I left there for him.

v1rtu0s1ty · 09-13-2008, 10:22 PM

Yep, I have already built the protection cage 2 weeks ago. It's very simple. I just used a regular burlap that I found in my garage. This way, it will be able to breath easily. I have also put mulch close to it but I have not actually put it yet around her. I've been collecting dead leaves too.

Thanks again!

Chironex · 09-14-2008, 12:08 AM

That should work alright. Sounds like you have matters under control. Good luck!

lwabirds · 09-14-2008, 05:17 PM

I used Sandy's method last winter. I placed a black lawn bag of leaves on each side and 2 over the top. I had 12 stands and never lost a psuedostem. It worked great.

08-26-2008, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
v1rtu0s1ty Location: Chicago Area, IL Zone: 5a Name: Neil Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 3,122 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Welcomes: 0	winter protecting our bananas Hi, I got this picture from austin. I would like to know if this kind of protection is enough our zone, 5-6 as USDA Hardiness tell. Ok, please let me know. Oh, when should I protect it? And can I use any dead leaves? I also have tons of extra mulch, can I use it as well? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Neil Last edited by v1rtu0s1ty : 08-26-2008 at 05:56 AM.

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nucci60 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 183 BananaBucks : 3,000 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: winter protecting our bananas I have luck with this. I use the stakes, wrap with landscape cloth, fill with leaves, and put a trash container cover over it. I am leary of using plastic that does not breathe.If you have a few warmer sunny days in winter, I am afraid the sun will pull moisture from the ground that can't escape. I fear it would promote rot. Of course I could be way off. LOL

09-13-2008, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
v1rtu0s1ty Location: Chicago Area, IL Zone: 5a Name: Neil Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 3,122 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: winter protecting our bananas Good evening folks. What are signs that I should start protecting my basjoo?

09-13-2008, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chironex Dayyyyyyyy-O Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Las Vegas, NV Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,214 BananaBucks : 412 Feedback: 5 / 100% Thanks: 1,879 Thanked 319 Times in 223 Posts Welcomes: 250	Re: winter protecting our bananas As your evening lows start to get below 45-50 degrees, you should start building the enclosures. It wouldn't hurt to begin putting leaves into the cage either as long as it is dry. If it is still raining a lot hold off as you don't want moisture trapped in the leaves all winter to rot the p-stem and corm. Dry also insulates better. If the forecast says frost is likely, it's time to cover 'em up. I just moved to Vegas from Rockford a few months ago. My son has a Basjoo that I left there for him. __________________ Scot "Grow 'em if ya got 'em!"

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v1rtu0s1ty Location: Chicago Area, IL Zone: 5a Name: Neil Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 3,122 Feedback: 1 / 100% Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: winter protecting our bananas Yep, I have already built the protection cage 2 weeks ago. It's very simple. I just used a regular burlap that I found in my garage. This way, it will be able to breath easily. I have also put mulch close to it but I have not actually put it yet around her. I've been collecting dead leaves too. Thanks again!

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09-14-2008, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chironex Dayyyyyyyy-O Chironex's Photo Gallery Location: Las Vegas, NV Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Scot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,214 BananaBucks : 412 Feedback: 5 / 100% Thanks: 1,879 Thanked 319 Times in 223 Posts Welcomes: 250	Re: winter protecting our bananas That should work alright. Sounds like you have matters under control. Good luck! __________________ Scot "Grow 'em if ya got 'em!"

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lwabirds Junior Member lwabirds's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 69 BananaBucks : 2,844 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Welcomes: 0	Re: winter protecting our bananas I used Sandy's method last winter. I placed a black lawn bag of leaves on each side and 2 over the top. I had 12 stands and never lost a psuedostem. It worked great.

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