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.
Freeze until solid. Put the whole baking sheet of zucchini in the freezer to freeze overnight. Transfer the frozen zucchini to freezer bags or containers. Lift the corners of the baking mat to dislodge the zucchini, then gather them into bags or containers. Label and date the containers, and freeze for up to 3 months. The zucchini will technically keep longer than 3 months, but freezer burn will gradually affect the flavor and texture of the zucchini.