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Re: Forcing BULBS- tips and info request;

Posted by lk on October 26, 2009, 9:18:03, in reply to "Forcing BULBS- tips and info request;"

I have forced bulbs off and on most of my life, but on a very small scale.Began as a 4-H member and still have the brochure we used 50 years ago. i put them in a pot,then with sane, now with pro mix. Buried in a trench along the foundation of the house. I can't say i have ever had flower show quality type of bulbs. some years we plant the left over from the shop, sell in spring as a garden plant as they are not Easter plant quality. Will be very interested to see how your bulbs come a long. Just be care that they do not get too dry in spring as it warms up. those hoop houses can get hot even with doors open. The bulb needs good moisture to grow good roots and then again when it sends foliage out. I do agree that tulips will rot if too wet .
Great project. keep us posted. we have saffron bubls, have you ever grown these fall bloomers ?

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Forcing BULBS- tips and info request; - Rubber Mulch Man October 25, 2009, 8:28:48
- Re: Forcing BULBS- tips and info request; - lk October 26, 2009, 9:18:03
  - Re: Forcing BULBS- tips and info request; - Mulch Man October 26, 2009, 18:51:41
    - Re: Forcing BULBS- tips and info request; - lk October 26, 2009, 22:50:20
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