Re: Is this rot?
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Is this rot?
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:23:51 -0600 (MDT)
Mark Thornsburg wrote:
>
> Hi.
>
> I have received several rhizomes from list members as well as catalog
> orders. But last night, I noticed that a few of the rhizomes had gray
> areas on them. Large gray areas. They weren't soft, and they didn't
> stink, but I was concerned. My question: I'm pretty sure it's rot, but
> will Clorox kill it? (An overnight soak in my one part Clorox to eight
> parts water solution.) Or is it not rot?
>
> But, for as many as I've received, I'm glad it's limited to so few,
> whatever it is.
>
Rusty,
It dosen't sound like your large gray areas are rot, especially if they
are not soft. However it would not hurt to give them a clorox bath.
Give all your incoming iris the bath. I recently received some iris
that were infected with Mustard Seed Fungus. Overnight would be
excessive at your 1 to 8 ratio. 30 minutes would be enough.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
