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Discussion id : 10-163 most recent 27 SEP 05 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 25 SEP 05 by Brit

Hello!
I am an avid grower of OGR here in my native Norway, and I have just read James A. Sproul's article with great interest. To try to "make" my very own roses is a dream, and the article gave easy-to-follow instructions. However, I don't know Captan. Presumably I would not be able to obtain it here, but please let me know what it is - what it is used for -, and then perhaps I could get a similar product here. Many thanks!
Brit

Reply #1 of 3 posted 26 SEP 05 by Unregistered Guest

Captan is a fungicide used mainly for certain types of fungal infections as it is not a wide spectrum fungicide. It is used on roses for the control of black spot. Gardeners use it on their seeds and also when the seedlings are growing to a fungal disease killing them. In your country , as well as many others, The Department of Agriculture regulates and also bans the use of chemicals. Captan has been banned in Canada but I am sure that any other general fungicide would do okay for you as a sustitute

Reply #2 of 3 posted 27 SEP 05 by Unregistered Guest

Hi Brit: Yes, Captan is a fungicide and since I wrote the article, I have stopped using it. The only fungicide that I am using on seedlings now is Subdue and I apply it as a "drench" to the seedling beds after the seeds are planted, but before they start to germinate. Jim Sproul	REPLY

Reply #3 of 3 posted 27 SEP 05 by Brit

Many thanks to Theoldrosarian and James A. Sproul for prompt and clear replies! Yes, regulations in my country regarding the use of chemicals are fortunately also quite strict, so I'll have to find out from professional growers what may be used as a fungicide. In any case, the sowing of rose-seed from hips in one's own garden surely is a thrilling project! For my part, it will have to be with open pollination to start with. I read somewhere on the web that Tuscany Superb easily produces seed that germinates well. Next year I'll let her produce some hips. If anyone knows of other roses (especially OGR or David Austin-roses) that produce easily-germinating seed, I'd be very happy to learn about it.
Best wishes from
Brit

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Initial post 23 SEP 05 by Bill-l1

Reply #1 of 1 posted 27 SEP 05 by Unregistered Guest

Thanks Bill! Jim Sproul	REPLY