thanks Pitangadiego (and Joe Real) for the list,

I was glad to see 4 out of 5 of my "planted" bananas on the list. I was disappointed to not see pitogo on there. I wonder if it did poorly or just was not part of the experiment?

Thanks again for the answers (and the ?),

-Ethan

Thanks for coming up with the list, Pitangadiego. So, how cold was that winter that killed your plants? Kru is a beautiful plant, but after the last cold spell of mid 30's, it really didn't like it at all. Most of my bananas are planted along the north end of my yard as that is where it's most spacious. It would have been better if I planted them on the south side, but my storage sheds are all over there. I'm going to have to try to get the more sensitive ones somehow over to the south end just to keep them out of trouble the next cold season.

Those were Joe's bananas, not mine. My coldest temp in 20+ years is 38. Kru, as with all reds, does not take well to cold. Below 40 (maybe even 45) it will barely survive a winter.

Your info about Kru helps. I'll move its pup it to the south end where there's more protection there. Will have to leave the mother plant there because she's too big now.

I live in Central Alabama. I was born and raised in Central Florida and one of the things that I greatly miss is being able to go out and pick my own ripe banana's off of my trees.
Is there any good edible banana's that will grow here in central AL.?
Also, where is a good reputable place to purchase them.
I have a sandy clay loom here by Lay Lake. I use compost extensively, and I grow all my fruits and vegatables organically.
I just miss those banana's.
When it is stated a heavy mulch for winterization, how thick should the mulch be.
I have truck loads of rotted horse manure.
I also miss my citrus fruit, but thats another story.

What could resist to temperature of -3 -4 ( for 1 month )and some days -7? (Degrees in celsius)