Re[2]: Rebloomers & Seed Pods

        Just my two cents - as I have experienced - If one were to set pods on a
potential bloomout (no increases yet) then I am sure that the seed pods would 
divert energy away from the creation of increases, possibly increasing the odds 
of losing the plant. If increases already exist then I agree with Rick - the 
pods are nothing to worry about.  As for experience I fear I may have doomed a 
plant of Jewel Baby I planted from a pot this spring by setting 2 pods on it. 
The original fan is now gone, seeds harvested, but no increases yet, only two 
old mothers getting smaller every day ;<

        Chad Schroter in Los Gatos CA.


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Subject: Re: Rebloomers & Seed Pods
Author:  Rick Tasco/Roger Duncan <randrcv@sierratel.com> at SMTP
Date:    6/19/97 6:41 PM


Mike00Rita@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Yes the seed pod does use energy from the plant. If you want to go for
> rebloom, get it off- remember that a plant once it bears seed, it has done
> it's job. The chances of rebloom with removal of the pod is much better. You 
> might try saving the pod for the seeds just for the fun of it!
> 
Rita B,

I don't want to come off as an argumentitive boob, but I guess this is 
what it will look like.  I just have a difference of opinion.  I don't 
believe the pod will have any affect on the increases.  The mother plant 
is doomed.  The increases have their own roots and by summer will be 
individual plants just marginally connected by a slim umbilical cord.    
:-)  ;-)  :-)

Rick Tasco
Superstiton Iris Gardens
Central CAlifornia
Zone 8
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