Rot, Neglect, and TB's
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Rot, Neglect, and TB's
- From: D* M* <d*@southconn.com>
- Date: Tue, 03 Sep 1996 19:23:02 -0400
At 05:12 PM 9/3/96 -0500, you wrote:
>I think alot depends on Basic Culture - I have seen more problems from
doing >too much than not enough. TB's can be neglected and do just fine -
in fact - I
>try to neglect them whenever I can ;-)
>Medians and Beardless are no problem at all. Again - good culture - not
>over-doing it.
>Dennis
I'm afraid that as a newcomer to iris growing, I have difficulty with the
concept of beautiful flowers as the reward for neglect. However, I'm
willing to learn from you veterans and take your word for it. :) Looks like
there are many reasons for rotten TB's and I may never know the exact cause
for the few (8 out more than one hundred rhizomes) that have fallen victim
to rot thus far. I suspect that frequent evening rains followed by 90
degree Far. plus, steamy days have been one factor. Also I think a hungry
herd of snails took their toll as well- spreading rot in their path.
However, with the exception of the occasional application of Comet and
Clorox, I will endeavor to neglect my TB's as much as possible. No one ever
said tough love was easy? :)
- Donald (looks like another hurricane and more rain on the way.- argh!)
Donald Mosser
dmosser@southconn.com
North Augusta, SC, USA
Zone 7b-8
