Re: Root stimulators for irises

John I Jones wrote:
> 
> Rick Tasco/Roger Duncan wrote:
> >
> > In my experience I have found that Vitamin B1 root stimulator has worked
> > fine for me.  Soak the rhizome for a half hour in this solution, plant
> > the rhizome then pour the solution in a circle around the rhizome.
> >
> 
> I could be way off here, but I thought B1 was to help reduce transplant
> shock, and that the way it worked was to prevent additional loss of
> water through the leaves. or to slow down the migration of water through
> the plant. I can't remember clearly what I read, but the implication was
> that it didn't really do anything to promote root growth. If anybody
> knows, please clarify.
> ---
> 
> John                     | "There be dragons here"
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> 
John,

I guess I should have copied this from the label the first time. 
"Liquinox is especially formulated to help reduce transplant shock AND
to stimulate feeder root growth.  Liquinox is an effective transplant
solution for use on all types of transplants, including bare root roses,
shrubs, bedding plants.  Light frequent applications of Liquinox will
result in good, healthy root structure and successful planting".

I suppose we all at one time or another experienced some rhizomes which
will not start root growth for whatever reason.  You give them a tug and
they lift right out of the ground.  Try this.  It works.  They will be
off and growing in no time.  It is not mentioned on the label, but I
soak my hard to start rhizome(s) for a half hour in the solution which
is one tablespoon per gallon.

Rick Tasco
Central California
Zone 8
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