Re: Iris Diseases - Goiter
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- Subject: Re: Iris Diseases - Goiter
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 11:52:24 -0600 (MDT)
On Wed, 27 Aug 1997 Henryanner@aol.com wrote:
>
> This is interesting. Do we know what creates/causes the "goiter"? I've had
> some pretty peculiar looking rhizomes come in from other places and assumed
> it had to do with itensive growing practices.
>
I used to think it had to do with 'forcing' rhizomes but later
found out that most Oregon suppliers use 'new' land every year and don't
'force.'
> Most of them. So, do you cut off the
> whole center fan at the rhizome, Walter, if there is a "goiter"? I've had
> some plants come in with so much increase started in so small an area that I
> knew there were going to be problems before it was over. Next time I might
> exise a fan or two. Whadayya think?
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond, VA Zone 7, urban
> Henry Hall henryanner@aol.com
>
Yes, cut right where the rhizome and leaf meet. Do not cut into
the rhizome. In a few days, a new leaf will form and it will not be so
puffy as to form a reservoir. Leave the thin bladed increases alone when
you exise for they are not trouble.
Anner mentioned peculiar looking plants from elsewhere. Some
rhizomes appear as elephant trunks, and I have some that are flat like
pancakes with tons of new growth on both sides of the rhizome.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
