Re: Denver Iris
- To: i*@onelist.com
- Subject: Re: Denver Iris
- From: "* a* C* W* <c*@digitalpla.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 20:28:50 -0600
From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" <cwalters@digitalpla.net>
Walter Moores wrote:
> << It might be wise to give these rhizomes a clorox bath for
> thirty minutes. One part clorox to 9, 10 parts water.
> >>
and Linda Doffek asks:>
> I'm curious........I was told once before to do this to new iris
> acquisitions......what is this supposed to kill, prevent or whatever?
Snatching a few minutes to catch up on the Iris-talk traffic while my
"Denver iris" soak in their bleach bath before getting potted up a la
Walter, so it might be appropriate to respond to Linda's question. The
basic idea is that the bleach solution acts as a general disinfectant to
discourage any infectious agents that may be hitching a ride on the
rhizomes, such as the various types of bacteria and fungus that can cause
rot when conditions become favorable for their growth. Think of it as a
sort of insurance policy or childhood vaccination for your new babies
before you turn them out in the world to fend for themselves.
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4, Sunset Zone 2)
cwalters@digitalpla.net
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