Re: Help! Bloom Out

Thanks John.
That's very interesting about the active meristem
possibly being inhibitory. I'll keep that in mind
(about making sure to get the bulge where the stem
forms) if I decide to cut. And maybe digging WOULD be
a bad idea. Why disturb it any more than necessary?
Thanks again, Tom


On Apr 30, 2007, at 9:29 AM, John I Jones wrote:
Well, I would not dig it up.

There is some thought that an active meristem (the
point from which the flower stalk emerges) may produce
an enzyme that retards the production of additional
increases. 

If this is true then perhaps after blooming (and the
meristem becomes less active) the plant will produce
more increases. Another alternative might be to cut
one stalk off being sure to cut off the bulge where
the stem forms. That might encourage increase. YOu
would want to make sure that the cut stays exposed to
air so it can dry and form a seal so no disease gets
in there. 
Best of luck,
John

On Apr 30, 2007, at 8:03 AM, thomas silvers wrote:
...I have a very-valued [to me] seedling that is going
to bloom for the first time soon...it's going to
"bloom out". Is there any way I can save this
one?...I'm considering digging up the least-developed
fan and surgically removing the flower stalk, and
replanting...

Welcoming any thoughts or suggestions!
Thanks, Tom
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