Re: CULT: Propagation by Partition of Rhizome--for Sharon
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- Subject: Re: CULT: Propagation by Partition of Rhizome--for Sharon
- From: "* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 21:02:25 -0600 (MDT)
Henryanner wrote:
>
> Lorraine, I've heard that some west coast growers just slice the mother
> rhizome down the middle to encourage the increase to develop. I wondered if
> you are talking about the same thing? If so, do you slice them in the ground,
> or do you lift them and slice and replant? I've wondered about the exposed cut
> surface and soil pathogens, and also about the thing just growing back
> together if it was left in place. If this slicing is done, does one do it
> after bloom, or does one remove the stalk before blooming and do it then,
> which would be my guess, or at another time?
Well I am trying a little experiment along those lines right now. I planted a
rz of DIABOLIQUE last fall and all it wants to do is sit there and sulk. The
fan is still green at the base (about 1/2 inch worth). Well, at least it was
until I sliced the fan and growth point off yesterday. I am letting the cut
end dry, will coat it with Ag gypsum, and then cover the whole rz with about
an inch of soil. Maybe it will put out some increases. Not quite the same as
slicing it in half, but now that you mention it, maybe I will. Have to
consider that. Anyway, I will let you all know what happens.
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