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Old 08-30-2019, 05:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Greetings all. With Hurricane Dorian coming in, I'm hoping for the least impact possible but also preparing for the worst. As far as banana plants are concerned, is there anything I can do to prevent any damage or will severe hurricane wind impact essentially guarantee plant loss?

I currently have three flag leaves out and want to do anything possible to prevent loss. What about cutting the leaves to minimize sway in the wind? Any advice is appreciated.
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Old 08-30-2019, 05:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Greetings all. With Hurricane Dorian coming in, I'm hoping for the least impact possible but also preparing for the worst. As far as banana plants are concerned, is there anything I can do to prevent any damage or will severe hurricane wind impact essentially guarantee plant loss?

I currently have three flag leaves out and want to do anything possible to prevent loss. What about cutting the leaves to minimize sway in the wind? Any advice is appreciated.
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If the plant blows over it can be sat back up-right if done soon after the storm clears the area and the ground is still soggy.


It could be a good idea to soak the ground & dig one side of the plants that flowered to lay them on the ground until after the storm. You could then easily cover it with a weighted tarp. ... just a though here ... I haven't done this ... but have sat several plants back up after being blown over. 3 of those have flowered this year after last year's storm.
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If it has a bloom on it and it gets blown over you can replant it?


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It could be a good idea to soak the ground & dig one side of the plants that flowered to lay them on the ground until after the storm. You could then easily cover it with a weighted tarp. ... just a though here ... I haven't done this ... but have sat several plants back up after being blown over. 3 of those have flowered this year after last year's storm.
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I haven't done that when the stalk had a bloom but it should be OK. ... The pstem isn't dead. As I said, 3 pstems have bunches growing now that were blown over by last years storm.
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If a pstem gets blown over just stand it back up and tie 3 ropes to it with stakes --- 120 degrees apart. It should have roots enough attached to keep it growing. Trim off dead leaves for looks and you'll feel better.

I have a SH3640 with a huge bunch all filled in. I just lifted it up and propped it on a sawhorse. Bunch should show some yellow soon. Then the harvest and hang indoors.

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I have a SH3640 with a huge bunch all filled in. I just lifted it up and propped it on a sawhorse. Bunch should show some yellow soon. Then the harvest and hang indoors.
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