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Whats a nematode? Stupid question 2,9847,301

cajunrosegal
16 years ago

Ok I moved to Florida and I want to start planting now that were getting close to getting our house. Im not sure what the heck a nematode is and what effect it has on roses. Is there special planting ideas to do or can I plant like I did in SOLA?

Angela

Comments (2)

  • pete41
    16 years ago

    Thats almost the same as saying ``whats a germ''.lol
    Many nematodes apparently.
    Seems the one that causes trouble here lives in sandy soils in parts of Florida.It is small like a mite? but can burrow in roots which causes cankers which cut off flow of nutrients to the rose past that point.I think-
    Come around more often.
    As far as planting-Fortuniana is best if you aren't sure in your area.
    However fortuniana can get large so rebar the plant to keep them from blow down.

  • anntn6b
    16 years ago

    The old fashioned name for nematode was eelworm, and that's a real downer of a name.
    Some nematodes are good, others aren't. And some transmit plant pathogens in the soil from one plant to another.
    The site below is a good introduction.

    Here is a link that might be useful: A Florida intro site

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