Banana Curious in Austin
 

Hi, everyone.

I was so pleased to find out about this group! I just got online to learn how to take care of the Dwarf Cavendish I bought.

My main question at this point is about the possibility of planting mine in the ground. Austin is zone 8b. I thought I would build a portable greenhouse-type cover for the colder months here. Any thoughts or input?

Mary Anne

Re: Banana Curious in Austin
 

It's probably more feasable to cut the leaves off, wrap the pstem in burlap, and wait for summer.

Welcome aboard! We're all bananas here.

Re: Banana Curious in Austin
 

Welcome. I planted my DC's outside last year and I'm in zone 6. I dug them up and brought them inside to overwinter. I am anxious to plant them back out this year.

Michael

Re: Banana Curious in Austin
 

Welcome to the organization Mary anne!

I am in zone 10 we don't get many freezes, so I will let those more experienced in cold area banana culture answer.

Welcome aboard once again! :2239:

Re: Banana Curious in Austin
 

Welcome to the .org Mary Anne! :goteam: The DC is a good choice as it is small enough for a pot and it can be taken in for winter. Check out the older threads, there's a lot of talk about the DC. All the best! :ha:

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Welcome Mary Anne, good luck with your plants. You're sure to find all the help you need here.:waving:

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Mary Anne,

Greetings from a fellow (transplanted) Texan! Welcome the orgainization. You will definitely need to protect your DC during the winter. I live south of Houston and my DC's still get damaged by the cold-it's Zone 9 here. You'll probably have to provide extra water this summer given the lack of rain you've had out that way lately. We finally got a little last night but are still pretty dry here.