RE: iris fertilization

Well aged (20 years) manure can be used with bearded irises but a friend and
my experience with less than well aged (4 years) manure lead to massive soft
rot. I planted 2 rows that had massive soft rot where I had stored the fresh
stable cleanings for 4 to 6 years before planting the irises. Two rows
immediately east of the rot rows were free of the aged manure and were rot
free. I solar sterilized the rot rows and have not had a problem since.

The friends experience was slightly difference. She had used the 20 year old
manure for several years with no problems. When the older manure was used
up, her husband got newer material and then she had massive rot. My
recommendation is to avoid manure altogether. If you do use manure, start
slow and limited until you develop some experience with the material that
you use.

Harold Peters
Beautiful View Iris Garden
2048 Hickok Road
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
harold@directcon.net <h*@directcon.net>
www.beautiful-view-iris.com


-----Original Message-----
From: bdavis3738 [b*@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 10:30 AM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [iris-photos] iris fertilization


Hello Everyone!

I hope all of you have enjoyed a good holiday!  Christmas was great
here.

The weather has warmed up slightly in Illinois for a few days and so
I was wondering if now would be a good time to spread some manure in
the iris bed.  Does anyone have any experience or opinions on this?

Just itching to get out in the garden I guess.  I'm looking forward
to a few suggestions.

Thanks in advance!






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