Re: Hail damaged Hosta Advice Needed
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Hail damaged Hosta Advice Needed
- From: C* C*
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 23:58:15 EDT
In a message dated 4/21/2000 10:47:55 PM Central Daylight Time,
mtalt@CLARK.NET writes:
<< Am wondering whether I dare simply cut them back to the ground. Have
never had hail damage before, so have not dealt with this. Hate the
thought of looking at those piles of shredded leaves all season.
What say you Hosta experts?
>>
I am no expert but here is what I do==Cut all foliage off down to 1/2 inch
below ground level. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Ferlize with Miracid.
You will get new growth--plant will be smaller in leaf size.
Clyde Crockett
