Re: CULT: Terrachlor...was Terimycin

Mike Lowe wrote:
> 
 In advanced cases a drench with a solution of Terraclor=81 is the
> only sure cure.
> 
> The active ingredient in Terraclor=81 is toxic to aquatic organisms.
> 
> Cheers,
> 

Some further observations on the warm climate scourge Sclerotium rolfsii
(alias crown rot).  In my experience a drench does not completely
eliminate the problem.  If this is the case I dig the rhizomes and dip
them (leaves and all) for 30 minutes in a simple solution of clorox, 1
part clorox to 5 parts water.  This kills the fungus on the rhizome. 
However the fungus is still present in the soil. If planting back in the
same location incorporate a dusting of terrachlor under the rhizome.  

You all in colder climates don't have to worry about this as it is
endemic to warm climate areas like the south and west.  However I would
be interested in learning it's limits, so anyone out there near the
mason-dixon line and above let me know if you ever experienced this.     
Oh, and by the way, in it's advanced stages it can resemble soft rot but
without the smell.  So some of you may mistake this for soft rot (Linda
M?) and it needs to be dealt with differently.  One important
consideration is that it will stay in the same location year after year.
At least that is my experience here in CA.  

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
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