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Comments (3)i have two shovels.. one i spray painted the blade/handle international orange... i use this one to do the evil deed.. and for anything non-hosta related ... and i never clean it ... for the once a year i use it ... there was something about the effect of sunshine on such.. but i dont recall ... ken...See MoreNewbie to hosta - yet another hvx question?
Comments (6)Often a grower/retailer won't want to disclose their sources and tell you they only buy from "safe" sources. And often they are telling the truth. Quality growers are in a rough spot trying to compete with "Big Box" garden centers selling tons at $3.95. I have never asked to see any form of certification that their plants are HVX free. If HVX threatens the entire industry/hobby it may come to that. I saw a group of very nice looking hostas at an established garden center that were definitely infected, with the collapsed tissue, ink bleeding, etc. I talked to the owner and told him about them. He assured me they were not infected. I asked if they had been tested and he evaded the answer, but told me he only buys from American growers, no european growers, and therefore felt assured his stock was virus free. This I feel is where we as buyers can pressure our sources for better control. I bought a gorgeous Diana Remembered from him, but I potted it and this is my second year with it growing in isolation with the pot in a sleeve buried in the ground. If it shows no signs this summer it will be planted in its "home". I only do this quarantining if there is a question. I know there are people on this forum who disagree with my approach to addressing the problem, but that is the nature of forums-to air out our opinions as well as sharing our experiences with other hobbyists. I am on good terms with the owner of Vilts Greenhouse in Wilmington where I live (he doesn't to any electronic sales). We have had many discussions regarding HVX and he is becomming more and more aware. I have noticed more and more of his tags carry the names of breeders, growers that are known to test and certify their plants. I am not an alarmist, nor do I let it discourage me from enjoying our hobby. But if my gardens got wiped out by HVX I would FEEL THE HURT deeply. When one is in their 70's we look at plants that take 5 years to mature differently than we did when we were 30. I am buying fewer ripe bananas more often rather than buying larger bunches of green bananas. If you keep the dangers of HVX in mind, you will feel more comfortible asking more good questions when you shop.I have bought quite a few hostas from a large field grower in Crest Hill IL, and the management is very aware of HVX. But I see a lot of mislabeled plants. To stay financially competitive he has to hire low paid labor who can barely speak English to do the bulk of the grunt work. So I truly am sensitive to the needs, and problems, of our suppliers. Thanks all for letting me have the soap-box and rant a bit. Les...See MoreA question about HVX and a couple of my hostas
Comments (9)no on BB ... cold damage.. another leaf was covering it ... hence the pattern ... if i didnt want to look at it.. i would just snip it off ... i dont know on G ... could very well be ONE OF THE VIRUSES ... but not hvx ... the strips are not all inclusive ... well.. good if he was opining on things you did not buy from him ... he was providing knowledge ... kudos ... it would only be an excuse if he was defending that which he sold ... eh??? i know you are excited you found a local hosta buddy ... i just wanted to make sure... you are not missing anything ... when i go to buy things.. no matter what.. i have a bunch of questions.. i know the answers to ... and by asking them.. i find out who is BSing who ... i am glad you have us.. to double check ... now.. what do the rest of you say on the G??? ken...See Moreanother hvx question
Comments (11)ITS ONLY A PROBLEM IF YOU MAKE IT ONE.. AND WE KILL MORE STUFF WITH TO MUCH tlc.. THAN WITH BENIGN NEGLECT .... AND WATER WITH HOSTA.. ignore it ... it look like half of my plants.. as they come up in spring... its growing faster than it can properly color up.. the color will catch up ... i will bet you a shiny penny .... that within 2 weeks.. it will have proper color ... please remit penny at close of biz on 14th day ... let me know if i need to send it your way ... ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS WITH THE NEWBIES.. in general .. IS THAT THEY ARE FINALLY PAYING CLOSE.. I MEAN REALLY CLOSE ATTENTION ... and seeing the mysteries of the hosta unfold before their eyes... the only question is whether you will ENJOY the show.. or contemplate chicken little with every new mystery ... unfortunately.. with all the terror-mongering.... they all want to jump ship and think its all HVX or disease problems ... ENJOY THE SHOW... RELAX .... and if isnt performing to expectation.. after giving it a year or two .. then throw it on the driveway ... you know.. they will grow on the driveway... take care ken...See Morebeverlymnz4
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