AB: BIG BLACK BUMBLEBEE & IB-MAC
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- Subject: AB: BIG BLACK BUMBLEBEE & IB-MAC
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- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 10:59:07 -0600 (MDT)
Mary Forte wrote:
: I should have mentioned that I also received some other arilbreds (BLU=
E
GATE,
: KALIFA ABRA, MOONSTAR) in the same order, but the Wights singled out
just BIG
: BLACK BUMBLEBEE and IB MAC for special treatment. Any comments on thi=
s?
BBB is a near aril, with a strong tendency toward summer dormancy. BLUE
GATE is a quarterbred that does not go completely dormant. The other thr=
ee
respond differently to different conditions. =
Did you notice any difference in the rhizomes themselves? If two were
deeply dormant but the others still green, it would make sense to treat
them differently. Sheer speculation, however.....
Sharon McAllister
In southern NM, where the summer monsoons have ushered in a cool spell an=
d
the forecasters hold out hope for an afternoon high below 100!!
