Re: OT-BIO Sharyn Hedrick

Sharyn Hedrick wrote:
> 
> Hi!
>   I'm another new kid on the block. I'm actually new to all of this. Just
> got a new computer in my lab that lets me on Netscape and email. So if I
> goof up on anything it's because I'm a novice.
>   Have one comment to John concerning successive bloomers; I have Sultry
> Mood and it had three stalks on one rz with a total of 12 blooms. Each bloom was
> 4 to 5" and it grew to approx. 36" high. Now, however, the outer leaves are
> all turning brown and falling. It's like it gave its' all and is now dying. Any
> suggestions?

Hi Sharyn,

Welcome aboard. It is always nice to have another voice. 

Can you tell me did all three stalks grow at essentially the same time
or did one show up, bloom, die back and then the next show up. It is
probably a case of very deep branching, I have had some of mine do that
to one degree or another. 

As to whether it is dying, are there any increases? If not, sounds like
you are on the way to bloomout. Interesting subject for me, since I have
about 9-10 (out of 350) that look like they are doing the same thing
(including one that I have been growing for 3 years - bummer).

There are lots of theories on what to do, some work sometimes, some
don't. From what I have surveyed, and what I am going to try, is - cut
off the stalks now, let them go dormant in their own time, dig, trim and
replant in a light or sandy soil. Be sure to leave the tops exposed. I
am also going to experiment by sticking a couple in the refrigerator for
a while - give them a cold shot for 6-8 weeks - who knows?? The goal is
to coax a couple of increases out of them.



John                     | "There be dragons here"
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John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay) 
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
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