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Russian Red Canna.. Problem!

14 years ago

Hi All,

I took my cannas out of my basement today (stored in cardboad boxes).. and much to my surprise some of my Russian Reds have -what appear to be-cankers on them. The overall rhizome is still hard and healthy looking but some areas have black hard spots and some gray fuzzy mold. Should I plant these in the ground immediately? Or should I soak in 10/1 beach solution first? I only soak them in bleach athe end of the season..so I'm not sure if it's a good idea to do it now?

THANKS for your help!!!!

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countrynest
14 years ago
janinecollette,
if it was me,I would plant them right away with no bleach
treatments.
Felix
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