Re: rot
- Subject: Re: rot
- From: "* K* H* <H*@zool.umd.edu>
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 05:44:07 MST
> From: Lbaumunk@aol.com
> Rot: We have more trouble with botritis rot, which I check for in the early
> spring and dig out of all infected rhizomes. Once they're exposed to air
> they begin to recover. Every year, though, a couple are too far gone to
> rescue. I only see the rare case of bacterial rot in the summer, and so far
> have treated it successfully with the same method. (Our air is dry and we
> get a lot of sunshine.)
>
> -Lowell
>
Could someone please tell me how to differentiate between botritis
rot and bact. soft rot, and preferred methods of treatment in
addition to air-drying? I've always been primarily a beardless kind
of guy, but all this talk about great beardeds has really sparked my
interest in taking better care of and expanding my bearded
collection. Keep it coming!
Dustin Howarth
zone 6b
Ashland, Va
Dustin Howarth
