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sandy0225 · 09-12-2011, 01:21 PM

I'd adjust the sprinkler or disable it and then the problem should take care of itself. Chronic overwatering will cause the leaves to get lighter and lighter, just like nitrogen deficiency will. There is a problem with clay soil. Even if you amend a large area, the larger area around the hole will still hold the water just the same. In other words, you cause a "bathtub" of nice soil, but it will still be too wet. Better off to just let the plant adjust to the clay to start with. You can use something like a welding rod, or rebar and poke little holes all around it to make more air flow and drainage.

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sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 364,047 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Help! My Ice Cream has root rot! I'd adjust the sprinkler or disable it and then the problem should take care of itself. Chronic overwatering will cause the leaves to get lighter and lighter, just like nitrogen deficiency will. There is a problem with clay soil. Even if you amend a large area, the larger area around the hole will still hold the water just the same. In other words, you cause a "bathtub" of nice soil, but it will still be too wet. Better off to just let the plant adjust to the clay to start with. You can use something like a welding rod, or rebar and poke little holes all around it to make more air flow and drainage. __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!