Re: How Harvey packs banana plants for shipping
I generally try and ship larger corms, if available. That improves viability during shipment. I generally uses a 12 x 12 x 36 box, and if the palnt is too big, I will take 2 boxes and telescope them. I strap the corm to the end of the box to keep if from shifting and damaging the plant and leaves (same thing I do for shipping things in pots). If you can keep the weight from shifting, there is lettle opportunity for damage. The only thing I do differently is to leave more leaf surface on the plant. If need be, I will carefully fold them, knowing that folded and shredded leaves still "work" to provide energy on an in-ground plant. The greater leaf surface should help recovery time by providing more energy input.
Having said that, shipping intact bananas with leaves in always a challenge - balancing the weight of the corm with the tender/leafy parts of the plant.
Harvey, I guess I'll have to make a video of my suitcase technique. ;-))))
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