Re: cult:Cutting Fans /Yellow leaves
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: cult:Cutting Fans /Yellow leaves
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 23:55:44 -0600 (MDT)
John I Jones wrote:
> As I understand it, the practice of trimming the roots and fan of a
> newly divided iris is basically to make them easier for the large
> suppliers to handle and ship. I don't believe that "cutting back the fan
> to give the roots more energy" has any validity. In fact, I think the
> opposite (or maybe it is the converse) is true - that leaving as much of
> the fan intact as possible is better for the plant because there is more
> surface area for photosynthesis and thus more energy for the plant.
>
John,
Let me throw another clinker into the mix. Most iris growers (in
California anyway) cut *all* the roots off of iris to be transplanted.
Two reasons for this. One, they are easier to plant and two, to destroy
nemetodes if they are present. Iris will grow new roots almost
immediately in moist soil.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
