Re: Spraying TBs
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- Subject: Re: Spraying TBs
- From: "* G* C* <j*@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 15:10:12 -0700 (MST)
Henryanner@aol.com wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> Would someone be so kind as to offer some ideas about the best time to start
> spraying bearded irises when the season is as advanced as this seems to be?
>
> I know the received wisdom is to spray the first time when new growth is six
> inches tall, and mine are approaching this rapidly, but it is also March 2.
> Weather is very warm and moist, and this is predicted to continue through
> the week. Is there an indicator plant that signals the best time to start? I
> know the bit about spraying when the tulips bloom, but this doesn't satisfy
> me as the things bloom over a period of six weeks hereabouts. I am concerned
> about borer, not aphids, which are under control.
> I have not had borer yet, but I have evergreens, which I am told attract the
> moth, and borer has been found sporatically within five miles of here. I use
> Cygon 2e.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond, VA , Zone 7b with managed microclimates.
> Henry Hall henryanner@aol.com
Henry, this is Griff Crump near Mount Vernon, Virginia. I'm new to the
list and for some reason haven't been able to get an introductory
message through, so am responding to your query in hopes that a response
will work!
Start spraying now. We're having an early spring. I, too, use Cygon-2e,
and started spraying last weekend. The aphids are already on the plants,
and I'm sure the borers are awake and climbing. This is also the time to
get your pre-emergent onto your beds. I saw weeds sprouting as I was
weeding today.
If this message gets through, I'll try again to send an introductory
message. Good luck to both of us!
J. Griffin Crump near Mount Vernon, VA jgcrump@erols.com
