Re: disease prevention summary for hypochlorite

What would be a preventative for soft rot?  Sandra
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From: "Harold Peters" <Harold@Directcon.net>
To: "Iris Talk (E-mail)" <iris@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 11:06 PM
Subject: [iris] disease prevention summary for hypochlorite


> Let me rephrase my previous comments combining the discussion I had with
> Gigi 5 to 10 years ago, my larger experience base since the discussion and
> John's observations.
>
> A 0.5% hypochlorite soak for 20 to 30 minutes is effective in preventing
the
> spread or importation of mustard seed fungus. The soak is not effective
> against future bacterial soft rot because of the existence of the rot
> bacteria already in the soil. The soak is also not effective against
scorch,
> leaf hoppers, aphids or thrips. Does this seem like a reasonable summary?
>
> Some else needs to address the question of increases.
>
> John had asked a rhetorical question if I thought hypochlorite dipping
> ineffective, why was it part of my shipping permit? The county ag
supervisor
> wanted it as a condition. The cost of dipping is far cheaper than arguing
> with him so it would be a battle I could not win.
>
> Harold Peters
> Beautiful View Iris Garden
> 2048 Hickok Road
> El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
> harold@directcon.net  www.beautiful-view-iris.com
>
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