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- Q.Forgotten Bulbs - I live in Michigan, Zone 5. I found 3 bags of bulbs that were forgotten. They're all sprouting. Heavenly Bluebells, ...
- Q.Storing Bulbs - I have a number of daffodil and hyacinth bulbs from hanging baskets and others from the garden that I have ...
- Q.Bulb Garden - Lots of bulbs: glads, daylilies, star lilies, did bad this year...most did not bloom.
- Q.Papery Covered Bulbs And How To Plant Them - I was given some bulbs in a clay pot with soil on them and I want to replant them. I ...
- Q.Details For Care Of Bulblets - When bulb chipping/twin scaling, after the bulblets start to form between the scales, what next? I know you want to ...
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- Q.Planting Bulbs - When should I plant my bulbs for tulips, lilies and hyacinths? I live in New Jersey.
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mellycatdavis on
April 30, 2016
Jackson, MI 49203Q.forgotten bulbs
I live in Michigan, Zone 5. I found 3 bags of bulbs that were forgotten. They're all sprouting. Heavenly Bluebells, Purple Drumsticks and Super Color Hyacinths. Can I save them? Can I plant them? The research I've done is contradictory. Also, I have a bag of New Tiger Lilies. These are July - September bloomers. Not sure if I can plant them now.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
May 2, 2016A.Plant them! Now! :-)
In my experience, you could probably plant the Tiger Lilies now but they may not bloom till next year (I planted some in the middle of summer a few years ago and it took until the next season to get blooms).
This article may help you:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 17, 2016Q.Storing bulbs
I have a number of daffodil and hyacinth bulbs from hanging baskets and others from the garden that I have had to move. Can you advise the best way to store them until I am ready to replant them? Can they be put back in planters for next year or must they go in the garden? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2016A.Most bulbs, if stored correctly, can be kept for about 12 months before needing to be planted. Given this fact, it would not be necessary to pop the ones you just extracted from the ground and return them to the ground. I would recommend following the advice in the following article for storing those bulbs until you are ready to replant- just be sure to provide them a cool, dry location:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htmAs for your container bulbs, you may keep them in the pots so long as they are stored under the right conditions. For more information on storing container bulbs, please visit the following link:
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1985myrtle on
July 22, 2016
29578Q.bulb garden
Lots of bulbs: glads, daylilies, star lilies, did bad this year...most did not bloom.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 23, 2016A.Do the plants have signs of disease?
Has the weather been cooler, warmer then normal?
Excess rainfall or drought conditions?Are your bulbs in need of lifting and dividing?
A decline of flowers can indicate a need to do divisions on your plants.Have you done a soil test? A soil test can tell you if the plants are in need of soil amendments or fertilizer.
Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/getting-gladiolus-to-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/dividing-lily-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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rkchappell on
August 16, 2016
Santa Rosa 95409 14Q.papery covered bulbs and how to plant them
I was given some bulbs in a clay pot with soil on them and I want to replant them. I don't know how deep to plant them or what they are. They didn't even know there were plants in the soil of the pot at first. When I ran my finger over the soil I felt the dry tops of the two bulbs. I wondered if I should replant them in new soil so the tops don't show like I found them. Was that just a side effect of being dormant? Sorry, I don't have a camera on my phone.
Answered by
Alisma on
August 17, 2016
Certified ExpertA.This article may help you identify your bulbs. It sounds like you may have a tunicate bulb.
http://extension.illinois.edu/bulbs/bulbbasics.cfmIf you can't identify them, you can always try planting them to see what happens! Here is information on how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/tips-for-adding-bulbs-to-your-flower-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/is-it-too-late-to-plant-bulbs-when-to-plant-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 16, 2016Q.details for care of bulblets
When bulb chipping/twin scaling, after the bulblets start to form between the scales, what next? I know you want to transfer them to compost/soil and cover them about 1/2" with soil. But is this outside, or do they still need to be in a warm place? Do you keep them moist, or is dry all right? When can they safely be put outside (zone 7b/8a)? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 18, 2016A.Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/chipping-flower-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
brian231 on
October 10, 2016
ukQ.storing bulbs
Where do you buy the bags to store bulbs, the ones with holes in?
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.I am not sure where to buy these, but nylon stockings, mesh bags used to store onions or oranges, and paper bags make good substitutes.
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maryamanc on
October 18, 2016
Red Bank, NJ 07701Q.planting bulbs
When should I plant my bulbs for tulips, lilies and hyacinths? I live in New Jersey.
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Tulip and hyacinth bulbs should be planted in fall. The best time to plant lilies varies by the variety. Since some are winter-hardy in New Jersey and others are not, some varieties need to be stored over the winter and planted in spring, while others can be planted in fall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-hyacinths.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/overwintering-lily-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00
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