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kevind · 02-10-2008, 08:07 AM

Hey there everyone, I'm pretty new to the whole banana growing thing, and I just have a basic care question. I inherited my plants from the previous occupants of the house; we've had the house for about 2 years now. I live in central Texas, and every year after the first freeze, the plants quickly turn brown and die. The first year after we moved into the house and this happened, we waited until spring to cut them down, and new shoots appeared pretty much right away. However, is it best to wait until spring, or should I cut them down right after they die?

Thanks in advance,
Kevin

P.S. Just from glancing at this forum, it seems there's many different varieties of banana plants. To be honest I have no idea which variety I have, but I can post some pictures if that will help.

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kevind Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 3,294 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Basic care question Hey there everyone, I'm pretty new to the whole banana growing thing, and I just have a basic care question. I inherited my plants from the previous occupants of the house; we've had the house for about 2 years now. I live in central Texas, and every year after the first freeze, the plants quickly turn brown and die. The first year after we moved into the house and this happened, we waited until spring to cut them down, and new shoots appeared pretty much right away. However, is it best to wait until spring, or should I cut them down right after they die? Thanks in advance, Kevin P.S. Just from glancing at this forum, it seems there's many different varieties of banana plants. To be honest I have no idea which variety I have, but I can post some pictures if that will help.