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Apr 7, 2008 | 3:39 AM PST
what sort of fertilizer should I feed my irises?

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txrose	Apr 7, 2008 \| 6:23 AM PST I am trying to learn more about my Irises also. Have a great day! This was found at : http://www.schreinersgardens.com/about_iris.shtml Fertilization Specific fertilizer recommendations depend on your soil type, but bone meal, superphosphate and 6-10-10 are all effective. A light application in the early spring and a second light application about a month after bloom will reward you with good growth and bloom. Avoid using anything high in nitrogen, as nitrogen encourages rot problems.

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Apr 7, 2008 | 6:23 AM PST
I am trying to learn more about my Irises also. Have a great day!
This was found at : http://www.schreinersgardens.com/about_iris.shtml
Fertilization
Specific fertilizer recommendations depend on your soil type, but bone meal, superphosphate and 6-10-10 are all effective. A light application in the early spring and a second light application about a month after bloom will reward you with good growth and bloom. Avoid using anything high in nitrogen, as nitrogen encourages rot problems.

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