after potted hyacinth stems have been cut off and leaves begin to yellow, do I wait until all the leaves turn completely yellow an

Question

d then cut them off? And what do I do with the potted bulbs? Do I continue to water them before planting in the ground this spri ng?

Answer 1

Yes, you will want to wait until the growth is almost completely dead before cutting off. After this, you will not want to water them until they have gone through a dormancy period of a month or two. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/curing-hyacinth-bulbs.htm