Re: Rhizome Rot
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- Subject: Re: Rhizome Rot
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 07:18:52 -0700 (MST)
If I cut the rotten
> part out is there something I can use to treat the raw ends of the
> good plants?
>
Duane,
By all means cut the rotten part of the rhizome away. This will keep
the rot from spreading to the offshoots. You could make a mix of 10%
Clorox (or similar) and 90% water and pour on the exposed ends of the small
plants' rhizomes, after you cut out the rotten parts. Good luck.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, FL. Heavy Rain, 52 F (11 C)
