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Anonymous on
July 18, 2017Q.Forcing bulbs
I've asked this question on a county extension website and they provided me with an answer that didn't make much sense, so, if I may, I will ask you. Can I put bulbs in a freezer for a couple of weeks, say, in March, and then plant them in pots for blooming thereafter. I don't have much luck with the bulbs surviving if I put them in pots in autumn. We're talking tulips, hyacinth, and daffodils here. Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2017A.Not the freezer but the refrigerator! Here is an article that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/forcing-bulbs.htm
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- Asked by
Patricia Karnick on
August 17, 2017
Winona, Mn zone 4Q.growing tulips in water
I would like to grow tulips in vases for an August wedding. If they are shipped to me in September, can I keep them stored until June before I force them? How are my odds at having blooms the right week?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 19, 2017A.You will need to provide a chill time for them to be forced.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/forcing-tulip-bulbs.htm
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rachel.booker on
October 3, 2017
Williamsburg VA 23088Q.Flower Bulbs
Is true to plant flower bulbs in the fall? I have bulbs for tulips, crocus, iris and alliums. Also, I have some elephant ear bulbs??? I think that's what they are. Do I dig them up for the winter? Thank you in advance for you help. Rachel
Answered by
dawnjhiking on
October 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Hello,
Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Late Fall is the time for planting bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, alliums, and crocus. It is not necessary to dig and store these bulbs, although not all tulips are perennial. Iris and elephant ears should be planted in the late Spring. Depending on your planting zone, some elephant ears are perennial, and some tubers must be dug and stored.
Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!
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Helen1508 on
October 8, 2017Q.Tulip bulb
I bought 40 bulb (Tulip) how deep and how far apart do I plant them? This is my first time planting.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.How far apart and how deep do I plant 40 bulbs of tulips? You will want to plant them in groups of ten a few inches apart. You will also want to plant them about 8 inches deep.
Here is an article with more information in detail: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm
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Helen1508 on
October 8, 2017Q.Tulip bulb
How far apart and how deep do I plant 40 bulbs of tulips?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You will want to plant them in groups of ten a few inches apart. You will also want to plant them about 8 inches deep.
Here is an article with more information in detail: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm
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raptekar on
October 16, 2017
34243 Sarasota, FloridaQ.thailand tulips
Can these tulips be cut down after the flowers die? if so, how far down should foliage be cut? Will they need transplanting?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 17, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This is also called the Siam tulip, so that is why the article at the end calls them that.You should only cut leaves and flower stalks as they die off. Cut it as far down as you can. You may transplant when they seem to have outgrown their space. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/siam-tulip/growing-siam-tulips.htm
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mark.lee on
October 17, 2017
8bQ.planting tulips
When should I plant my tulip bulbs in san Antonio, Texas? Zone 8b.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You should plant these in the ground From November to early December. It is important that you plant them when the ground temperature is under 60 degrees. Here is an article for more information on growing tulips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm
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