bulb planting notebook
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«When is the best
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«How should 1
^ ^ • sto re bulbs?
A : It's important to plant before
A : Store in a cool, dry, dark place
winter arrives. September and
such as a basement, and as
October are ideal in most
briefly as possible. The best place
regions; November is acceptable.
for bulbs is in the ground.
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By December, stored bulbs may
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weaken or die. In warm climates,
•Which end is up?
* A : Most bulbs have a
pre-chilled bulbs are usually sold
and planted in December or
pointed end, which should face
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January, and will flower soon
up when planted. If you don’t see
fj
after planting.
a point, look for remnants of
roots and plant that end down.
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How do 1 know if
f
^"C*bulbs are healthy?
„ T V . Where can 1
^ C * p la n t bulbs?
A : Bulbs should be firm and
show no signs of mold or decay.
A : Almost anywhere except in
Nor should they be growing
soggy soil, which can cause bulbs
leaves. The longer you wait to
to rot. Naturalizing bulbs should
plant, the more likely bulbs will
be sited where they receive
go bad. That’s why it’s important
ample sunlight so they’ll thrive
to plant early.
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