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Old 02-11-2014, 03:04 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Default Re: Cold damage Jan 2014

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Originally Posted by venturabananas View Post
There certainly is a lot of variation in cold tolerance within genotypes. For example, Monthan (ABB) fruit skins seem especially vulnerable to cold damage compared to all the other varieties in my yard. The plant itself doesn't seem much affected by the cold, though.

I have noticed that new bunches of dwarf plantains seem especially sensitive to cool weather. Whereas bunches that have already been hanging for about a month or so seem to be able to handle it.
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