In-ground Rot Treatments
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- Subject: In-ground Rot Treatments
- From: S* M* <7*@CompuServe.COM>
- Date: 03 Sep 96 17:10:20 EDT
Once-upon-a-time, I managed to induce large-scale rot in my TB plantings through
the simple act of planting them as shallowly in southern New Mexico as I'd done
in Oklahoma. (I am now convinced that the "correct" planting depth varies with
climate and soil.)
The cure proved to be relatively simple: treating the affected plants in
place, much as Arnold described.
1. Remove the dirt from around the rhizome itself, leaving the roots
undisturbed.
2. Remove the rotted portion gently (with fingers and a soft rag, not a
knife).
3. Drench the cleaned rhizome with pure Clorox (about 1/4 cup).
4. Let air dry for a few minutes.
5. Refill the hole where the dirt was removed with clean sand.
Less stressful for both plant and caretaker than digging!
Sharon McAllister (73372.1745@compuserve.com)
