Trimming Banana Plants

Question

We had very harsh, cold weather earlier this winter. I lost about three bunches of bananas, (not fully developed, turned black). Yesterday, I cut back and trimmed the remainder of trees. The plants are bursting forth with new leaves now. Question: How can I recycle the leaves, stalks, etc.? Would I have to cut them in small pieces to use as compost on top of the banana plant’s mound?

Answer 1

It is better to add them to the compost pile, but if you don’t have one, they should be shredded prior to adding them to the soil around your plants.