Re: [Cult] ? Iris help
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] [Cult] ? Iris help
- From: g*@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 18:04:19 EDT
In a message dated 7/13/01 11:26:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
jreeds@microsensors.com writes:
>
> I only once used a significant amount of steer manure in an iris bed.
> Almost everything rotted out. It was way too hot from decomposition,
loaded
> with nasty bacteria, and salty to the point of stressing the iris. Maybe
> someone else has had different experiences, but I will never again use
steer
> manure on my iris.
I think this would be true of any fresh manure. You need to have what is
referred to as 'well rotten' manure, and don't put it right on the iris but
make them reach for it. I don't think it matters if it is steer manure, bull
manure, cow manure, horse manure, pig manure, chicken manure or what kind
(although pig is a little more odiferous).
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