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Olafhenny · 10-02-2012, 02:47 PM

What about leaving at least one of them out there and doing the "frost protection thing"?

I only have Basjoos and some Ornatas. The Ornatas are small enough to pot and bring inside.
The Basjoos will be winterized outside, as soon as the first leaves freeze, i.e., cut back, protected
against too much moisture and then mulched heavily.

I have no idea, if that works for the Cavendish, but may be worth a try. It is a lot less work than
digging them out and replanting them in spring. The roots remain undisturbed and you can see
signs of recovery as soon as you "unwrap" them in spring. As well you can uncover them earlier,
if you watch your weather and throw some cover over them when frost is expected.

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