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Olafhenny · 10-28-2011, 05:53 PM

I have never attempted any bare root storage. So I cannot comment on that, but if removing the
remaining soil, which might cause root rot is the solution, I would just take the stalks outside in above
freezing weather (that should not be too hart to come by in this time of the year) and hose all the dirt
off.
Once all the dirt is gone, the root ball should dry off in a day or two once back in your garage or
basement.

As far as the frost damage is concerned, if the pseudo stem is still sound, the Basjoo is still alive and will
recover, providing you do nothing during the winter storage to kill it. Mine was frozen to mush down to
8" above the ground last winter and grew into a stately plant during the summer.

Next year just dig the Basjoo just one foot down (from previous soil level), mulch it aplenty and relax until
spring.

I know nothing about the Red Abyssinian.

Best,
Olaf

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