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Old 03-01-2006, 08:45 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rupert
 
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Default bananas killed by frost


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Hello and Happy New Year!

I bought two bananas last year: a M Cavendishi and a dwarf version of
the same. They were in the greenhouse until the frost came. I had a
fan heater set to keep the greenhouse above freezing but I learned
that bananas need to be above 15C. I bought them into the house from
the greenhouse, so they are now warmer. However it may have been too
late. The M Cavendishi leaves have died but the "stalk" remains firm,
so I am hopeful that it may grow again. Update: whilst firm above
ground, it is soft around the soil line and the stalk has now toppled
over; I think I have lost this one too.

The dwarf variety is worse, that is quite soft and I worry that it is
rotting. Is it too late to save it or will it re grow next year?

Thanks,
Mark


I believe the M Cavendishi do need more protection than a lot of other
varieties.
You have nothing to loose by tending them for a few more months to see if
there is regrowth.
This site gives a good idea of the varieties
http://www.jungleseeds.co.uk/BananaArticle.htm