Re: CULT: Propagation by Partition of Rhizome--for Sharon
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- Subject: Re: CULT: Propagation by Partition of Rhizome--for Sharon
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 21:57:25 -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?
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond,VA
> Henry Hall Henryanner@aol.com
Anner,
We here at Superstition just plant mother rhizomes that have buds
(increases) showing, either in pots or directly in a nursery bed. Here
in California these increases will grow to maturity by the next shipping
season, with some even blooming. And we only plant those that are new
or popular varieties.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens...where we had a visit by an Iris-L celebrity
today-John I. Jones accompanied by Joanne and Wraith.
Central California
Zone 8
