Re: Re:(iris)CULT:WillowWater

I don't know how well it will work with iris.  I also don't know if the 
variety of willow will effect results.  You can make a root stimulator from 
willow cuttings fairly easy.  Get a good amount of young willow stems, 
and stike with a hammer a few times to bust the stems.  You could also 
bend it around a few times to open it up a little better.  Bring some 
water to a boil.  Turn heat off, and shortly after add the willow stems.  
Cover, and llow them to steep until cool.  Do not boil the willow stems.  
Think of it, as a willow tea.  This creates a more bacteria-free willow 
water, than just soaking stems in water for days.  If you use this on iris, 
please post your results.  It works really good for tomato transplants.  
Good luck.
Will Warner



> 
> From: BillBLR@aol.com
> Date: 2004/09/04 Sat PM 12:47:54 CDT
> To: iris@hort.net,  iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [iris-photos] Re:(iris)CULT:WillowWater
> 
> Did I miss an item?  I'm still wondering about using willow water on 
iris.  
> How to make it and how to use it.
> I'm currently trimming a curly willow tree which grew above the roof 
gutter 
> and the leaves clogged the downspout.  Have a lot of green willow 
wood.
> Thanks for any info.
> BillB  OK
> 
> 



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