Banana Plants, etc
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tomj
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by tomj » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:34 pm
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Alchris
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by Alchris » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:57 pm
I can't help with advice on how to germinate the seeds. I have been trying to germinate Musa Velutina seeds for 14 months without success.
Perhaps you can help me. How big of an area in the back yard do the Musa Basjoo stems take up? From your picture, I am guessing that the distance from the stem of the small pup on the left to the farthest stem on the right is about 5'. It also looks like the distance from the front stem to the fence is about 3'.
I am planting out a Musa Basjoo here in Zone 3 and will have to insulate and heat the plant for it to survive. I will be insulating below the ground to keep the frost from the roots and want to build a stem shelter that will be large enough to last about 5 years.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
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tomj
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by tomj » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:47 pm
Hi Allen,That is a very good guess looking at my picture. I would say 3 by 5 feet is right.
Here in my zone7a yard that is increasing every year. Good luck in your yard. Tom
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by Alchris » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:17 pm
Thanks Tom. It's nice to have another member from the Southeast.
Welcome aboard.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
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