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Bob · 07-02-2009, 08:41 AM

So far so good HBL, don't like being the fly in the ointment. Mine got to about 3 1/2 foot last year from that size. I protected the p-stem with straw bales and lost it due to excessive cold. The corm barely survived, probably due to me uncovering too early. This year I plan on mulching with leaves assuming that they will make better contact with the soil and provide better insulation. I'll also use freeze pruf on the p-stem and cover with a tarp. Definitely read as many cold hardy threads as you can and learn from others(mine) mistakes. Good luck with your new baby.
Bob

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Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,529 BananaBucks : 262,207 Feedback: 16 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,550 Times Was Thanked 4,062 Times in 1,695 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... So far so good HBL, don't like being the fly in the ointment. Mine got to about 3 1/2 foot last year from that size. I protected the p-stem with straw bales and lost it due to excessive cold. The corm barely survived, probably due to me uncovering too early. This year I plan on mulching with leaves assuming that they will make better contact with the soil and provide better insulation. I'll also use freeze pruf on the p-stem and cover with a tarp. Definitely read as many cold hardy threads as you can and learn from others(mine) mistakes. Good luck with your new baby. Bob __________________