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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 12, 2013
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    The Following articles have a lot of information on spring bulbs:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/is-it-too-late-to-plant-bulbs-when-to-plant-bulbs.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-the-south.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm

    This link will take you to more bulb information:
    http://www.google.com/cse?cx=012078378210706707791%3Af1h5n_k1r5e&ie=UTF-8&q=planting+spring+bulbs&oq=planting+spring+bulbs&gs_l=partner.3...3509.15322.0.16589.27.19.2.6.6.0.348.2780.2j14j2j1.19.0.gsnos%2Cn%3D13..0.0.11828j11696290j27j3..1ac.1.-QKqLoRZHYs#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=planting%20spring%20bulbs&gsc.page=1

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 21, 2014
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    This article should help, even if the bulbs have not yet sprouted: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 6, 2014
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    You can use a small shovel, trowel or hoe to loosen (not dig) the soil around your plants and in other areas of the bed. Then simply mix in some compost or other organic matter, such as well rotted manure--some people also choose to just sprinkle this in top of the existing soil, which is fine but this will take longer to absorb into the soil. Top with mulch (preferably organic type) once plants begin popping up.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 4, 2014
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    You need to make sure that they get plenty of sunlight and are well fertilized when the leaves are still green. This is how they store their energy for next season. Once the leaves have faded to yellow, you can store them for next year. Some varieties of bulbs, like daffodils and crocus, need to be chilled before they can bloom again. To chill them, you need to place them in the fridge (veggie drawer is best) for at least 6 weeks.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 11, 2014
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    I see no harm in letting the bulbs simply continue to grow up through the hay, provided it is not too thick. Otherwise, you can gently spread it out thinner or remove altogether.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 11, 2014
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    As long as they are still firm, you can plant them as soon as the ground is workable this spring. They will likely bloom for you this spring too.

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