My Icdcreans (tall Namwah) suffused 9F outside

nph · 03-04-2018, 02:20 PM

I wrapped them in one layer of frost cloth then a simple $2 Christmas lights and another layer of frost cloth. With that the 3 bananas I left outside survived 9F and all 3 are sprouting growth! Next year I will try this with most of them and dig up very few for winter storage.

Starstryke · 03-04-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nph

I wrapped them in one layer of frost cloth then a simple $2 Christmas lights and another layer of frost cloth. With that the 3 bananas I left outside survived 9F and all 3 are sprouting growth! Next year I will try this with most of them and dig up very few for winter storage.

What kind of lights ?

nph · 03-04-2018, 05:14 PM

Regular, non LEDs, cheap kind that we have had for many read. Literally $2 at Hine Depot or Lowes.

Tytaylor77 · 03-04-2018, 10:13 PM

It works! I have used this exact method in the past and had better success than any other way! Not too hot. Not too cold! JUST RIGHT!

Great Job Nph!! I can’t wait to see your flowers and fruit later in the year!!! Please post pictures when they fruit!

Akula · 03-05-2018, 07:47 PM

I did something similar and mine survived 21F but 9F is incredible! Congratulations!

nph · 03-05-2018, 08:31 PM

I know, I am rally happy! Next winter I will avoid digging up my "telephone poles" and drag them into the garage etc and just take a few "just in case"! I am a firm believer in not taking a chance with all. Could be a power outage and Christmas lights dont come on etc.
My little green house had a temporary freeze due to a pulled cord but my stuff in there survived since I caught it after just one night that was not too cold.

I will try and post pictures as soon as they start growing now I feel I have a chance for bananas this year.

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nph nph's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 364 BananaBucks : 253,020 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 22 Times Was Thanked 365 Times in 173 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: My Icdcreans (tall Namwah) suffused 9F outside I know, I am rally happy! Next winter I will avoid digging up my "telephone poles" and drag them into the garage etc and just take a few "just in case"! I am a firm believer in not taking a chance with all. Could be a power outage and Christmas lights dont come on etc. My little green house had a temporary freeze due to a pulled cord but my stuff in there survived since I caught it after just one night that was not too cold. I will try and post pictures as soon as they start growing now I feel I have a chance for bananas this year.

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