Banana newbie near Guelph, Ontario, Canada

dukeofargy · 05-21-2008, 09:11 AM

I am new here, and a complete novice. I am contemplating a Musa Basjoo banana, here in Rockwood, Ontario ... just down the road from Guelph (towards Acton). I am on the map.

I love the tropical look, and have been successful growing brugmansia, Cannas, dahlias, and of course castors.

I am wondering if the Musa Basjoo will survive in ground in our area (Canadian zone 5), or alternately, if it can go dormant in my cold cellar (where I keep my brugs) or my wine cellar (where I keep my cannas (as well as wine LOL)). Any thoughts?

I was contemplating putting it on the south east corner of the house where it would get some protection from the wind, as we have a wind tunnel that comes up from the river between my house and my neighbours' house. Thus it would get direct sun from sun up until mid afternoon. I had brugs there last year and they grew quite tall, but thought that it would make for a nice "statement".

Is it too early to set them out yet?

Where can one get Musa Basjoo pups in our area?

John

dablo93 · 05-21-2008, 09:20 AM

Welcome on the forum!
I think you can put your basjoos outside now.

dukeofargy · 05-21-2008, 03:09 PM

I saw at Terra Greenhouses, a Musa Basjoo pup ( in rough shape ) for $29.99. Is this a reasonable price?

Dean W. · 05-22-2008, 02:06 PM

Welcome to the org.

mskitty38583 · 05-22-2008, 02:29 PM

welcome. 29.99 for a basjoo??? how big is it, has it fruited? i wouldnt pay that much for one if it wasnt 6 ft. tall. jmo

dukeofargy · 05-23-2008, 06:30 AM

It was about a foot tall, and very rough looking. I did not take it.

mskitty38583 · 05-23-2008, 11:40 AM

you can post a wanted to buy in the wanted catagory, there are members who sell some of their nanas. i have bought quite a few from here and have not been disappointed.

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dukeofargy Dukeofargy Location: Rockwood, Ontario, Canada Find me on the map! Zone: 5a Name: Dukeofargy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22 BananaBucks : 9,860 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 34 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Banana newbie near Guelph, Ontario, Canada I am new here, and a complete novice. I am contemplating a Musa Basjoo banana, here in Rockwood, Ontario ... just down the road from Guelph (towards Acton). I am on the map. I love the tropical look, and have been successful growing brugmansia, Cannas, dahlias, and of course castors. I am wondering if the Musa Basjoo will survive in ground in our area (Canadian zone 5), or alternately, if it can go dormant in my cold cellar (where I keep my brugs) or my wine cellar (where I keep my cannas (as well as wine LOL)). Any thoughts? I was contemplating putting it on the south east corner of the house where it would get some protection from the wind, as we have a wind tunnel that comes up from the river between my house and my neighbours' house. Thus it would get direct sun from sun up until mid afternoon. I had brugs there last year and they grew quite tall, but thought that it would make for a nice "statement". Is it too early to set them out yet? Where can one get Musa Basjoo pups in our area? John

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