CULT: Comet for rot
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- Subject: CULT: Comet for rot
- From: B* S*
- Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:32:01 -0400
> A lot of people seem to recommend bleach for TB rot. I've lost a
>lot of
>iris because the bleach seems to inhibit root growth, and they seem to lose
>all vigor and resistance. My favorite treatment is to scoop out all the
>bad stuff, dig out a little dirt to expose the fresh surfaces to the sun,
>and use a fingertip to rub in a little dry mortar mix, concrete mix, or
>lime to cauterize the wound. May dry out your fingers, but it doesn't seem
>to inhibit the plant, and the bacteria don't like the alkalinity.
Try Comet cleanser instead of the mortar mix. When moistened, it releases
chloroxide bleach, but just in the immediate area. It's also strongly
alkaline and the powder helps dry up the cut surface. I've had nearly 100%
success treating rot with Comet.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@mail.hsc.edu>
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