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- Q.Daffodils In Pots - I have moved into a condo and don't have a garden. I am growing herbs and green beans in pots ...
- Q.Daffodil Planting Location - Can daffodils be planted in ground cover beds, such as euonymus or vinca, with any success?
- Q.Planting Daffodil Bulbs To Repel Moles - I am planning to plant daffodil bulbs to repel the moles in my lawn, but I am wondering if there ...
- Q.Forcing Narcissis Bulbs - I purchased pre-chilled Narcissius bulbs and put them in a cool, dark place, as they began to show green leaves from ...
- Q.When & How To Plant Daffodils In Middle Tennessee - Info on when and how to plant daffodils in middle Tennessee.
- Q.Saving Daffodils - I was unable to keep up with planting the quantity of bulbs I purchased last fall. How would I store ...
- Q.Daffodil - What is the tallest daffodil?
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2011Q.Daffodils in Pots
I have moved into a condo and don't have a garden. I am growing herbs and green beans in pots in front of a window. I was thinking of planting daffodils in the bean pots in the autumn, bringing them outdoors until January when there will be hard frosts, then bringing them indoors. Can I keep them in a basement until growth appears and then bring them upstairs into the sun where it will be at least 70 degrees? Can I plant beans again in the same pots after the daffodil foliage dies back?
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Nikki on
July 5, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I don't see why not. Anything is worth a try and sometimes experimenting is the only way to know for sure. I think about the only thing that may be an issue with this is the watering of your beans, which could result in too much moisture for the dormant bulbs, resulting in rot. But again, you won't know for certain until you try.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 14, 2011Q.Daffodil Planting Location
Can daffodils be planted in ground cover beds, such as euonymus or vinca, with any success?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.As long as the area is suitable to their growing needs, I do not see why not. This article will help with growing daffodils: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
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October 23, 2011Q.Planting Daffodil Bulbs to Repel Moles
I am planning to plant daffodil bulbs to repel the moles in my lawn, but I am wondering if there is a best time to plant. I want the moles to go back to the wooded area which borders my lawn, but if I plant the bulbs along that border, will the moles stay in my lawn? Do moles winter in the wooded areas or just stay in the lawn all winter? I do not want a line of daffodils in the middle of my lawn, but if that is the best way to turn the moles around, I guess that is what I will do. Any suggestions you have will be considered.
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
November 4, 2011Q.Forcing Narcissis Bulbs
I purchased pre-chilled Narcissius bulbs and put them in a cool, dark place, as they began to show green leaves from a sunny window. The base of the leaves are turning black and toppling over. Can they be saved?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 4, 2011
Certified ExpertA.To store bulbs that have sprouted, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm
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November 22, 2011Q.When & How to Plant Daffodils in Middle Tennessee
Info on when and how to plant daffodils in middle Tennessee.
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If it gets cold enough where you live to chill them in the ground, you can plant them now. But if it does not get cold enough for them to get the chill time they need to flower, you will need to pre-chill them and plant them after they are pre-chilled. Pre-chilling is simple. You just need to put them in a cool place for 12 weeks. A vegetable bin in a fridge or an unheated garage works well, just as long as temps stay below 45 F and the bulbs are not allowed to freeze solid. This article will help with planting them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
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March 18, 2012Q.Saving daffodils
I was unable to keep up with planting the quantity of bulbs I purchased last fall. How would I store the excess bulbs through the summer to help them survive for fall planting?
- Answered by
Heather on
March 18, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would go ahead and plant them. It won't hurt them to plant now. They will grow, they just won't bloom (as they have not been chilled) and you don't need to worry about it in the fall.Then the following year they will be fine. This is the best way, as the plants will still be able to replenish their stores to survive the winter.
If you store them for the summer, the bulbs will be forced to deplete their already low stores while in storage and they will have a far less chance of surviving next winter.
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April 9, 2012Q.Daffodil
What is the tallest daffodil?
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Nikki on
April 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Generally the large-cup varieties are the tallest, reaching heights about 20 or more inches tall.
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