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Bananas
galadrial51

transplanting bananas to new site

galadrial51
17 years ago

I will be moving in about 2 weeks and need some advice about taking some of my bananas with me. When I dig up my plants, should I replant them immediately in the newly prepared site (I am moving only 3 miles from my present location), or should I leave them in pots for the winter and replant in the spring? The plants I want to move are one year old, about 5' or less in height, Dwarf Cavendish variety. Thanks for your ideas!

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  • pitangadiego
    17 years ago

    Success will depend on growth. If it is cool enough for them to be "dormant" they will not be in a hurry to grow new roots and leaves - so potting them so you could keep them inside where it is warmer, might make sense.

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