Storing Banana Plants in Illinois Winter: Prevent Rot

25 banana plants (15+ feet) need winter storage in Illinois (no basement). Previous closet storage caused rot. Asked best container method.

Storage Protocol

Containers: Clay pots.
Medium: Sphagnum peat moss, kept very lightly moist (mist with spray bottle).
No plastic wrap: Causes rot.
Temperature: Cool but not cold.

Clay breathes; peat holds minimal moisture; misting prevents desiccation without rot.

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