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by Dick Shepardson
Jun 27, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Disinfecting Tools with Bleach
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Disinfecting Tools with Bleach

Since I just discovered that I have disease problems in my hasta bed, I need some information on disinfecting my tools. I see different ratios on the net in terms of bleach/water (1/4, 1/9, and 1/10). I plan to use 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Can I just fill a 5 gallon bucket with this mixture a...
by Dick Shepardson
Jun 27, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Are these infected with HVX?
Replies: 1
Views: 1584

Are these infected with HVX?

I will include pictures of several hostas that I think have HVX. I would appreciate verification that they are infected. I lost a lot of the printing on my labels in the hasta garden (I have since switched to embossed aluminum labels that work fine) and I have a memory like a sieve; so, I can't labe...
by Dick Shepardson
Jun 27, 2006 12:54 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Geisha HVX???
Replies: 1
Views: 1685

Geisha HVX???

I believe I have several Geisha hostas with HVX. I would appreciate verification if this is the case. I'll try to post one picture of a suspected HSVGeisha and one of a healthy Geisha. Thanks.
by Dick Shepardson
Jun 27, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Sum and Substance HVX ???
Replies: 4
Views: 2452

Sum and Substance HVX ???

I just found this forum and this is my first attempt to post. We had a garden walk this last Sunday and someone identified a hasta they said had a problem. I found this forum while trying to track down the problem. I think I have about 12 hostas infected with HVX. I'll try to post a picture of a lar...