South Pacific, the Tropics, Florida........Banana trees come to mind. These lush plants are very tropical! But the hardy Basjoo can also take winter temperatures down to -20Â° F, when properly mulched. In fact, itâs the cold hardiest banana tree you can find, growing as far north as Minnesota.outh Pacific, the Tropics, Florida........Banana trees come to mind. These lush plants are very tropical! But the hardy Basjoo can also take winter temperatures down to -20Â° F, when properly mulched. In fact, itâs the cold hardiest banana tree you can find, growing as far north as Minnesota.
Cut the zucchini into the desired sizes and shapes for freezing. Place a large pot on a stove. Fill it with well-salted water, and bring it to a full rolling boil. Blanch the cut zucchini in small batches for two to three minutes. The water should remain at a full boil the whole time. If it doesn't, you've put in too much zucchini. Remove them and start over once the water returns to a boil.
1 You can keep zucchini squash in the freezer for baking for about a year. 2  To prepare for freezing, wash and grate small, tender zucchini. 3  Steam blanch it by placing a single layer of zucchini in a steamer basket at least three inches above several inches of water. If your zucchini is watery when you defrost it, just drain off the liquid. 2  You can keep zucchini squash almost indefinitely if you pickle and jar it. 3  Combine one pound of sliced zucchini with one cup of sliced onions and two tablespoons of salt in a non-reactive pot.