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Hello Banana Friends!

Here is in zone 9 and it is likely that the winter is almost over, and the
followings are the preliminary results of Musas overwintering as per this
date:

1. Planted in the ground without any protections at all: Musa Sikkimensis,
Chinese Yellow & Velutina.....Well overwintered with very little damages
on the leaves.
2. Planted in the ground with protection of wrapping by packing mats of
vegetable materials: Williams Hybrid....Damaged on the leaves and the
pseudostem. Less cold tolerant than being told.
3. Planted outdoors in a pot/container with protection of wrapping methode:
Rajapuri and Helen's Hybrid ....Well overwintered with very little damages
on the leaves.
4. Planted in a pot/container located under the eaves: Dwarf Cavendish,
Bonin Island Banana & King Banana....Perfectly overwintered with absolu-
tly no damages. I think this is because they have been free from frosts,
rains and humidities that could cause damages.

Stan