Grand Junction winter advice

20 years ago

Howdy,

I live in Nederland, CO, just west of Boulder in the mountains, and I grow almost exclusively tropical plants (indoors most the time), and of all my plants about 95% of them are bananas (Musa) and that is my focus. That said, I will be experimenting with growing bananas in Grand Junction next summer on my friends peach farm. I will be using a special cold hardy edible variety but I need some good info on what the winters are like there, mainly low temps and duration of freeze/frost periods. Ive looked at various weather websites but most of the info are just averages and not very helpful yet. Ive heard of Musa basjoo growing well there and able to come back in the spring, so I guess there is a chance.

Thanks,

Gabe

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david52 Zone 6
20 years ago
Hi Gabe, a quickie google just got the same averages.

I'd bet the best data would be through the Soil Conservancy for Grand County, or the USDA AG service for the area, or something similar with the Farm / orchard extension services. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the contact addresses, but I'd bet once you got ahold of one of them, they would put you in touch with who ever you need. Good luck!!!
maryrose55
20 years ago
I have gardened in Grand Junction for 27 yrs.
Officially USDA 6a-some parts of the valley are 5 and some winters may qualify for 7.
This morning the official low was 16 degrees.
When we get a string of mild winters, it is easy to push the zone and you get away with it for a few years but reality (like this AM) is always just around the corner.
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Gabe15
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20 years ago
Thank you very much for the information. I guess I will just have to try it out and see what kinda results I can get. Thanks again!

Gabe