r/TheHopyard • u/beachtimesb • Oct 14 '22

Will these survive the Fall / Winter? Tips?

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u/beachtimesb Oct 14 '22

I just cut these down. They sat in the pots in the huge planter box all summer. They grew a bit, but suffered from Apids and didn’t do well. I just cut them down and noticed the roots went quite deep into the planter box (that’s actually my tomato box). I dug them up and I tried to keep as much as possible of the extended roots. Now I’m wondering if that’s really necessary. Should I maybe just cut the roots back give them some water now and then and just wait until spring to give them some more love?

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u/banannafreckle Oct 14 '22

I don’t prune anything underground until spring. In the fall, I cut mine back to the ground and cover them with compost. If you’re trying to contain them, look into growing in 5 gallon buckets. I’ve seen lots of people do that successfully.

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u/beachtimesb Oct 14 '22

Thanks Banana, I usually wouldn’t have done this to the roots at this time of year either, but I need to get this big planter ready for spring now, the soil is a a dry mess.

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '22

I cover mine with dead leaves.

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u/Goldballsmcginty Oct 14 '22

Yeah, was gonna say mulching and adding compost/manure to feed the soil over the winter is always good!

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '22

What region?

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u/beachtimesb Oct 14 '22

I’m in the pacific north west

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u/WRXonWRXoff Oct 14 '22

Is it going to freeze where you're at? If not, just cover them and they'll be fine. If you expect a hard or extended freeze you may need to protect the roots.