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Re: New Rose beds -Reply


The condition referred to as "Specific Replant Desease" is a fallacy! There
is no known soil borne organism that causes such problems. Unfortunately,
some older texts (and older rosarians!) continue to perpetuate this myth.
Consider this: Commercial rose growers have been growing new roses in old
beds for years, as have botanical gardens. What is important is that organic
matter be added on a regular basis (not just when replanting,) and good
gardening practices be maintained. It is a good idea to have soil samples
from your garden tested before planting, and every five years thereafter, to
screen for mineral deficiencies.

Dave Amorde
dave_amorde@msn.com


-----Original Message-----
From: SUSAN SAXTON <SS@Schwabe.com>
To: rose-list@eskimo.com <rose-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 1998 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: New Rose beds -Reply


>It's actually more than that -- there is some
>"mysterious" rose virus that seems to carry over
>in the soil.  You should remove as much of the
>soil as possible when planting a rose in the
>same place as another one was.  I try to remove
>at least 2 x 2 or more.
>
>>>> <rcdavis@reach.net> 05/27/98 06:27am
>>>>
>At 11:33 AM 5/26/98 -0700, you wrote:
>>I have never heard that. I can't image why.
>>Anyone have a clue ?
>>Perhaps because of settling of new soil.
>>Guess I could have waited for the rain to
>>press it down... Not...
>
>I have heard however, that you shouldn't plant
>roses in old beds where
>roses have grown before.  This is due to the fact
>that roses are very heavy
>feeders, and the soil would be depleated of vital
>nutrients.
>
>Caroline
>
>
>
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