Post-Freeze Banana Cleanup

Simple Cleanup for Frosted Banana Plants

Owner asks: cut back, cut leaves, or leave alone after freeze.

Nick: Cut melted leaves off; let nature handle rest. If corm survived, new leaves emerge from center. Fruit quality reduced this year.

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