Daubenya Gordon Summerfield
Lauw de Jager (Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:33:28 PDT)
Dear All,
Here is the reply of Gordon:
"In reply to the query of Rob from Tasmania, I am happy to oblige.
"Firstly a copy of my talk from the recent IBSA symposium might be of help
(see other Email). In addition to this however, all my bulbs/corms grown
under cover receive no water during the dormant period and remain totally
dry. This also applies to 1st and 2nd year seedlings, which tolerate the
same management as mature bulbs. If they show signs of growth in the early
Autumn I will immediately begin a programme of watering (including
disinfecting). However I only normally begin watering, should there be no
signs of growth on the 15th of April of the year. This actually goes for
all my winter rainfall bulbs and corms."
le 14/10/03 13:03, Robert Hamilton à roberth6@mac.com a écrit :
for sharing your enlightening experience with Gordon Summerfield.
I have a query for Gordon and I wonder if Lauw will pass it on.
Plants like Daubenya and Massonia need good light however. Good light,
but protection from the dew will reduce crown rot and fungal diseases.
Watering from the bottom will help as well.
This statement implies that Daubenya and Massonia are grown under
cover to prevent dew and rainfall on the leaves. This being the
case do they remain totally dry for the summer months ? If not how
often are they watered during dormancy ? What about watering management
for first and second year seedlings during summer ? Do they
tolerate the same management as mature bulbs ?
Having just watched the leaves on a mature Massonia echinata
disappear from crown rot ,( we had what amounts to half our years
average annual rainfall during August and September ) , the under cover
management appeals to me , as I have quite a range of first and
second year seedlings of both genera.
Lauw de Jager
Bulb'Argence