At 03:57 PM 9/29/03 -0400, Jeff Isom wrote:

Question, though, on the responses: is the bottom heat
over-and-above maintaining the 28-40 temp or a method for maintaining that
temp range?

Jeff

Bottom heat could be beneficial during the fall weeks to encourage root
growth, but as temperatures start to drop, you should discontinue it or you
will prolong growth for too long. Once they are dormant, avoid bottom heat.
Temperatures above 50 to 60F in the root zone could cause them to break
dormancy prematurely after they have the requisite number of chill hours.


Brent in Northern California
Evergreen Gardenworks USDA Zone 8 Sunset Zone 14

http://www.EvergreenGardenworks.com

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