Tropical Gardens with Hardy Plants - General Tiki

8T 8FT Tiki Tiki Socialite Kansas City, MO Joined: Nov 30, 2003 Posts: 1411	8T 8FT Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 27, 2016 3:29 PM With a milder than average Winter here I have uncovered the banana stumps already and most are shooting up new stalks. Still had to cover them a couple of times due to low overnight temps but they are happy. I used to cut the stalks off at or near ground level when they died in the freezing fall temps but have learned that I do not have to do that and by leaving them 12-18 inches or so, they return better next Spring. If you thought you could not grow banana plants where you are, you should try this one.

With a milder than average Winter here I have uncovered the banana stumps already and most are shooting up new stalks. Still had to cover them a couple of times due to low overnight temps but they are happy. I used to cut the stalks off at or near ground level when they died in the freezing fall temps but have learned that I do not have to do that and by leaving them 12-18 inches or so, they return better next Spring. If you thought you could not grow banana plants where you are, you should try this one.

Post #761528 by 8FT Tiki on Sun, Mar 27, 2016 3:29 PM