SIB survival


Linda Mann wrote "Until last year, each bare root siberian I got died (4
out of 4 over several years)."
I have never lost a Siberian (62 and counting) and over half were bare
root. John Montgomery is right. You should buy them from someone who
knows what they are doing. They should not be allowed to dry out. I
plant in late summer, at least 45 days before killing frost. When I
receive the plants, I open them immediately and plunge the roots in a
bucket of water. They stay there for 24 hours and they can stand a
little longer. I have seen active root growth after 2 days in the water.
Then I plant and keep moist (almost wet) for the rest of the growing
season. A little boost with Peters at planting time helps them establish
the root system, but I would not use a longer acting fertilize until the
following spring. <Linda, don't give up yet>

R. Dennis Hager
on Delmarva
Zone 7



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