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Old 10-28-2014, 11:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Don't know what to do with my banana trees this winter , in Central Ohio
I have 43 that are about 7 foot tall and about 14-15 pups it looks like
Dig them up and do what ???
Chop them off and do what ???
Find some large pots and try to winter them in my living room ???
Inquiring minds need to know
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Old 11-02-2014, 12:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You have to keep them above freezing, indoors, in a basement, in a greenhouse, or wherever. Store the pseudostems, pot them up and bring them indoors or whatever gets them above freezing, and better yet, probably above 45F..
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Post a pic of them so we can see what they are. If Basjoo just cut them to the ground and mulch over them,put dirt over them, leaves,tarps. Some ideas for you.
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Don't know what to do with my banana trees this winter , in Central Ohio
I have 43 that are about 7 foot tall and about 14-15 pups it looks like
Dig them up and do what ???
Chop them off and do what ???
Find some large pots and try to winter them in my living room ???
Inquiring minds need to know
Tried posting pictures, new computer not cooperating will try again tomorrow


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I put mine away today. I prefer to leave the stem in-tacked but that may be wrong. Some people may suggest cutting down to corm? I take them inside regardless of size, within limits. If you have to cut off, do it. I took wood shavings I got from a Tractor Supply store and put small ones it boxes in layers. Shavings, plant, shavings plant ect. Large ones in burlap bags surrounded by shavings. This in intended to protect the plants, absorb moisture, and keep the plants from touching each other to prevent rot. I hope this sparks some ideas and comments.
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Don't know what to do with my banana trees this winter , in Central Ohio
I have 43 that are about 7 foot tall and about 14-15 pups it looks like
Dig them up and do what ???
Chop them off and do what ???
Find some large pots and try to winter them in my living room ???
Inquiring minds need to know
Tried posting pictures, new computer not cooperating will try again tomorrow


THANKS!!!!!!!!
How many years have they been growing in your location and what did you do in the past with your plants?
And how did you get so many?
What is your secret.
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How many years have they been growing in your location and what did you do in the past with your plants?
And how did you get so many?
What is your secret.
Been in this location 36 years, bannas ever since with same procedure. Changed procedure last year to a friends heated garage that ended up not heated. Froze and killed all.
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