bullsie
Well-Known Member
Virus test. Unless you know the source quite well.
While it sounds nice that the USDA, docs and aphis etc are all up and running, yet with the huge import of invasive insects species striking the USA - and it is an established fact that after 9-11 just about everything could enter the country uninspected, or inspected by someone who had no clue the difference between a daisy and a head of cauliflower - I don't know if inspections are up to proper standards by now. Maybe things have changed in this time frame. A few years back, 80 percent of Phals imported were virused. For now, I would virus check. Then you have peace of mind - especially since you are growing all together.
I also think, if your protocol works, don't fix it - good growth and regular blooming sounds like all is working well, and the roots are very nice.
While it sounds nice that the USDA, docs and aphis etc are all up and running, yet with the huge import of invasive insects species striking the USA - and it is an established fact that after 9-11 just about everything could enter the country uninspected, or inspected by someone who had no clue the difference between a daisy and a head of cauliflower - I don't know if inspections are up to proper standards by now. Maybe things have changed in this time frame. A few years back, 80 percent of Phals imported were virused. For now, I would virus check. Then you have peace of mind - especially since you are growing all together.
I also think, if your protocol works, don't fix it - good growth and regular blooming sounds like all is working well, and the roots are very nice.
