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.
Line a rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Cut zucchini into thick wedges or halves (cut each zucchini in half then that half in half, so you have 4 wedges from each zucchini. Next time I might try to do just halves so the parmesan bakes more evenly, plus it would be easier to add the parmesan). In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, lemon zest and garlic.