Re: Iris borer
- Subject: Re: Iris borer
- From: I*@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 05:10:50 MST
In a message dated 96-02-15 21:32:57 EST, you write:
>the summer to "bake in the sun" (it rarely gets very warm here). My biggest
>problems are slugs and weeds and wet winters and springs. When I remember
to
>fertilize, I used Kelp Meal, Bone Meal, and Superphosphate. Does anyone
>recommend an "Iris Fertilizer"? I know Cooley's sells their own brand.
>
Most 'experts' recommend a very low nitrogen fertilizer. This is supposed to
help bloom and retard rot. I use superphosphate or 5-10-10. Probably kelp
is not the best since I believe it's got some kind of super growth stimulant
in it which may promote the tendency to rot.
Of course, I'm no iris scientist.
Kathy Guest
