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- Winter hardy banana? - Yes, but not really!
- Method 1:
- Method 2:
- Important:
- Disadvantage:
- Alternative: winterized by electric hot air device
- Hardy banana varieties:
- Tips & Tricks
Winter hardy banana? - Yes, but not really!
Hobby gardeners should be aware that Central European frosts can be dangerous for this southern plant. Even the hardy banana tree does not survive our winters. For winter protection, it only takes a few steps in the garden at home, which are quickly realizable.
Method 1:
The banana tree gets a winterproof packaging. For this purpose, a wire frame is attached to the trunk. A diameter of about 50 centimeters is ideal.
Then it is filled with leaves. For this purpose, beech leaves are ideal, as it rots only very slowly and rots.
In the next step a foil is put over all sheets, as well as the frame. For excellent results, it is necessary to ventilate on frost-free days. So the inside temperature always stays constant. In addition, this approach avoids unfavorable condensation.
Method 2:
Just above the ground, the entire perennial is sawn off. It now follows a blanket of straw or foliage.
In addition, polystyrene panels with tarpaulins can be placed over them.
Important:
Once no more frosts are announced, the tarpaulins must be removed.
Disadvantage:
Alternative: winterized by electric hot air device
Hobby gardeners can continue to play it safe by using an electric hot air device. In winter temperatures of -6 degrees Celsius, this is used 2 to 3 times a night (15 minutes each).
Timers are suitable for controlling this regular heating. In addition, the plant benefits from a guaranteed winter-proof neighborhood at its favorite location. However, top priority here too is the avoidance of condensation.
Hardy banana varieties:
Tips & Tricks
The wintering of banana trees seems laborious. Nevertheless, the effort is worthwhile. The banana finally delights as a meter-high specimen, which also likes to bear fruit.