CULT: Rot - retention/persistence in soil?
- Subject: CULT: Rot - retention/persistence in soil?
- From: W* W*
- Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 08:37:43 -0500
Because of an abnormally wet spring here, I had the dubious honor of
making the acquaintance of iris rot for the first time. Lost several
varieties (mostly, but not all, nice big fat California rhizomes that
has been planted only last year). As a result. there are lots of "empty
spaces" in my iris rows.
My question is whether I can/should replant those "hot spots" with other
irises, or if the rot (bacteria?) persists in the soil there. If it does
remain in the soil, is there a treatment that can be applied in small
areas like that to make it safe for irises immediately (I've read of
bleach and Comet treatments on the rhizomes themselves, but the soil?)or
would it be best to leave the spot fallow for a while. How long? I could
just pop some annuals in those spots, I guess, but the iris beds are
usually reserved just for iris......
Bill Wells (in southern MO with lots of new irises waiting to be planted
and many more on the way but much sod to be removed to make planting
possible)
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