Tomato virus

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thy
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Tomato virus

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Not sure if this is the right forum, but have to f´give it a try

Last year i was told one of my treepeopnies had tomato virus.
I was told to dig it up :cry:
Then I had a great space, but they told me i could not plant hostas for 2 or 3 years in that spot ..... is it true or false ??

Just placed a pot with heucheras in that great spot :cry:
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Post by John »

I had to look that one up, peonies can indeed get tomato virus-- surprising, since I thought that was limited to others in the Solanacae.

Cannot help with the hvx question, but will be watching for an answer.
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Post by Chris_W »

Hi Pia,

Yes, hostas can get tomato ringspot virus. If someone said to wait 2 to 3 years that is because this virus can spread by root feeding nematodes in the soil. It seems like a long time to me, but if the peony was there for a while you would really need to make sure those roots are out and then let them die before planting anything else, and peony roots last a really long time.

To me it definitely sounds like a spot for a pot or garden ornament ;)
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Post by renaldo75 »

How about a pot with a hosta in it, Pia?? :P
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Post by thy »

Thanks Chris

The treepeony was 3 or 4 years old, but didn't have a bit roots ball. And last year was the first it bloomed :evil:

One good thing, it was a double and I didn't like it that much, the flowers were way to big and heavy for the little "tree" , but they had a wonderful dark red color.

I could for a minimum crame in 3 or 4 hostas :lol: but may have to do with the idea of a bigger one in a pot :wink:

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