Re: Re: OT: Iris Order rotting in mail
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: OT: Iris Order rotting in mail
- From: L*
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 06:25:02 -0700
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>I received a private e-mail from another person who ordered from the
>same garden as I did. They have the same rot problem as I do
>Lucy Harris Zone 8a Coastal North Carolina
Dear Lucy,
I don't know everything you did, but I can tell you that this can happen
on rhizomes received from ANY source. I have had shipments from Cooley's
and Schreiners, and others, where rhizomes have rotted... but, oh well.
If you think there could be a rot issue (i.e. if you have experienced rot in
your garden, period), I would suggest dipping the rhizomes in a 1/10 bleach
sollution before you plant. Rot bacteria and funguses can remain in your
soil, if you have them. I've learned to try to address the soil
management issue, dip the iris if I feel it is necessary, and not blame the
grower.
Kitty Loberg, Northern Calif.
