Re: CULT: pH
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- Subject: Re: CULT: pH
- From: D* S* <d*@roanoke.infi.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 12:41:37 -0700 (MST)
Bill Shear wrote:
>
> Somehow I had always thought that the best pH for bearded irises was
> neutral to slightly alkaline, rather than somewhat acid (6.5). Is there
> some new work on this?
>
> Bill Shear
>Maybe Bill it has something to do with the type of soil used. Here in
Western Virginia, Clay + pH of 7.0 for Bearded Irises = success. pH Lower
than 6.8 will cause poor growth and bloom. Even lower pH means no growth and
very little to no bloom. I would be curious what others have to say on this.
Dennis Stoneburner
Roanoke, VA
Editor, NEWSCAST
With second SDB bloom today - Sterling Innerst's LEARN !!!
