Zone 6 to 9 edible fruiting plants
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Would fruits grown in zone 5 yield much less then zone 6?
Comments (10)One way to know if a site is relatively warm (has a longer growing season with fewer killing frosts) is to look for land in mid-fall when you can compare how far along native trees are towards dormancy. Best fruit growing areas are often known in the East and will already have established orchards. People have been growing fruit here for 300 years but you might luck out, I guess, and discover your own tiny "banana belt". As far as productivity- of course you will be able to grow a wider range of varieties in a 6 than a 5 and some would yield more with a longer season- at least over time. But your question really seems to be can you find a Z6 in regions that are predominantly 5. I think it's the leeward (southeast) side of large bodies of water that have moderated temps as in far upstate NY, not far from Buffalo and areas like Lake Geneva. Also along rivers such as the Hudson Valley and running up the Housatonic in CT. Some of the fruit you listed, like cold-hardy figs and Jap persimmons aren't going to work for you, even in a Z6 without protection....See MoreKeeping Fruit Plants Warm During Winter (zone 9)
Comments (1)b-foo, If you only need to protect the roots. I have used a thick layer of mulch around the pot. The mulch will insulate and also produce its own heat while it decomposes. Also I have used Styrofoam taped to the pot as well as over the pot top. Also, for short periods, I have used thick storage blankets. JMHO Aloha...See MoreHydrangea to Fruit Bearing- Recommendation for zone 6
Comments (1)https://www.fedcoseeds.com/trees/?item=225&listname=heritage%20orchard...See MoreEdible banana zone 6a winterize inside
Comments (2)From the research I've done, no banana plant will give you fruit in 1 season in zone 6a.... The best you can do is maybe get a late pup and keep it alive in the winter hoping it will give you early flower and eventually fruit by fall. I just bought a dwarf Cavendish... it had the main plant and a few pups. I dug up the pups and 3 weeks later it already has 2 more pups coming in. Your other option is to keep the original mother plant alive during Winter... but this size will make it harder and it might not flower because of reduced light.... Honestly, if you have the space, I'd keep the mother indoors without trimming and try to get the latest pup available.... If you can get a pup in July or August, it'll be somewhat small when you bring it in for the Winter and easier to manage before it goes back out for the Summer next year and by that time.... it'll probably be 4-6ft and close to flowering.... and with a whole Summer, you might get fruit... That's what I'm going to do, keep the mother plant and the last pup that grows....See Morefarmwife
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