Re: CULT: Scorch?


From: John I Jones <jijones@ix.netcom.com>

ORIriser@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I always try to have a look at my irises every day or two to make sure that
> nothing is  wrong.  Today I noticed that some of my rhizomes are shrivling up
> and are spongy (not mushy like soft rot).  Is this scorch or what?  If it is
> scorch what do I do to prevent it from spreading?

Sandra,

I would ask if it is the mother rz or an increase that is turning spongy? If
it is the mother, my guess would be that it has just died off. If it is the
increase, then it may be a different problem, but it sounds like it is dying.

I hope someone else has some better thoughts.



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