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enigma99a · 12-09-2008, 03:51 AM

So it's December 9th, and that time of year when it can potentially reach 32F. Although it has yet to frost this season (or let alone dip below the mid 30s), I wanted to be prepared just in case... It only takes ONE night to fry them

Another reason for my method is that I wanted to keep the cold damp water off the leaves and keep the plants looking as best as possible. (less black mold spots perhaps?)

Also I must mention I am a banana newbie (only had a couple DCs at my previous residence in a colder zone so I had to bring them over the winter !)

First, I went to www.americannettings.com And ordered about 3x300 ft and 6x100 ft of crop cover for all my stuff. It's pretty reasonable and very high quality material.

Then took some tie and bound them up like a cigar to make them easy to wrap. (being very gentle and careful not to damage any leaves) On the tender d. cavendish I put C7 lights just in case we get an arctic blast this season.

Then took my cover and wrapped them up and tied them off.

I'll report on what happens after it's time to unwrap them in February!

12-09-2008, 03:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
enigma99a enigma99a's Photo Gallery Location: Rocklin, CA Find me on the map! Zone: 9b+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 476 BananaBucks : 101,499 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 103 Times Was Thanked 277 Times in 129 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times	My winterizing method So it's December 9th, and that time of year when it can potentially reach 32F. Although it has yet to frost this season (or let alone dip below the mid 30s), I wanted to be prepared just in case... It only takes ONE night to fry them Another reason for my method is that I wanted to keep the cold damp water off the leaves and keep the plants looking as best as possible. (less black mold spots perhaps?) Also I must mention I am a banana newbie (only had a couple DCs at my previous residence in a colder zone so I had to bring them over the winter !) First, I went to www.americannettings.com And ordered about 3x300 ft and 6x100 ft of crop cover for all my stuff. It's pretty reasonable and very high quality material. Then took some tie and bound them up like a cigar to make them easy to wrap. (being very gentle and careful not to damage any leaves) On the tender d. cavendish I put C7 lights just in case we get an arctic blast this season. Then took my cover and wrapped them up and tied them off. I'll report on what happens after it's time to unwrap them in February! __________________ Average January Low: 40°F, Average August High: 95°F Typical Low Each Winter: 28-30°F, Typical High Each Summer: 108-110°F, Annual Precipitation: 22 inches