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delonix87 · 12-12-2012, 07:42 PM

Hi

I have acquired some plantains called "Pacific Plantain". Unfortunately it did not come with it's scientific name so I don't know which one it is. Anyway, I would like to know about growing Plantains in a climate about 30 degrees south of the equator (sub-tropics/warm temperate climate border area). It can get chilly in winter. Does anyone know how they would react in such a climate? It is too cold for them? I grow Cavendish and they are OK during winter (although they stop growing).

Any experience with Plantains outside the tropics?

Many thanks

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delonix87 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 69 BananaBucks : 56,576 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 56 Times Was Thanked 69 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 5 Times	Plantains cold-hardiness? Hi I have acquired some plantains called "Pacific Plantain". Unfortunately it did not come with it's scientific name so I don't know which one it is. Anyway, I would like to know about growing Plantains in a climate about 30 degrees south of the equator (sub-tropics/warm temperate climate border area). It can get chilly in winter. Does anyone know how they would react in such a climate? It is too cold for them? I grow Cavendish and they are OK during winter (although they stop growing). Any experience with Plantains outside the tropics? Many thanks