Re: disease prevention summary for hypochlorite

On Aug 25, 2004, at 8:06 PM, Harold Peters wrote:
A 0.5% hypochlorite soak for 20 to 30 minutes is effective in preventing the
spread or importation of mustard seed fungus.

I agree with everything Harold is saying here except for the mustard seed. I have found no source that confirms bleach as being effective against mustard seed. I would be very cautious about relying on this especially since if you do get it, it can be very difficult to get rid of.


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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