Originally Posted by Denverian

Since the pups are coming from an established plant, to the get very tall?

I think the problem with the stalk was moisture. I see the pictures where someone else had actual insulation wrapped around the stalk. Maybe that's where I failed?

Originally Posted by geissene

About 3 weeks since my last picture and we've had several cold and not very sunny days lately so not much growth has happened.

Both my basjoos are pushing their second leaves and I'm surprised to see how much height my 'stumpy' was able to recover. Its gained back almost half the p-stem that I removed in April. Even better, the full p-stem guy is really rockin' some big leaves to start the growing season off.

In the back of the photo is my strawberry bed which has been enjoying all the rain and cool weather.


Erik G

Originally Posted by geissene

Good luck saving the p-stem. I think it can be done, this year I am just using leaves, burlap, and plastic.

Also, I am going to put a small thermocouple inside my winter shelters so I can measure the temperature from the outside. I am curious to see what the actual inside temperature is at ground level and also 4' off the ground. Comparing this to the outside temp should indicate how well my shelter works....

Erik

Originally Posted by geissene

I am not sure how rare it is, but I think it is quite possible to do with any healthy and large basjoo stem. That was my first year attempting outdoor storage and I didn't lose a plant either.

Your basjoo will start growing earlier in spring if you keep it outside in the ground. I don't see a reason to dig up a basjoo for winter. Lots of effort and no fruits from the labor!

Erik