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Marvin R
Marvin R Sanford, NC on Feb 22, 2012
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Soaking bulbs???

Has anyone ever soaked flower bulbs in water before planting?I read a article that said it would help with producing better flowers.It also said that soaking them in certain substances could prevent disease and deter pests.If this is true which ones should be soaked and what should they be soaked in?It seems like they would rot?
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  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    I have never tried soaking flower bulbs, but the Georgia cooperative extension folks have a good piece on flowering bulbs for a climate very close to yours. Search soak in this document for a list of bulbs that should be soaked:

    http://www.caes.uga.edu/applications/publica...

    on Feb 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA
    I grew up in upstate NY and my Mom was a master gardener....she always soaked her bulbs in water the night before thinking it gave them a boost when she planted. We had a 5-acre garden there. I'm sure some of our expert gardeners will be able to chime in!
    on Feb 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Erica Glasener Atlanta, GA
    Marvin, the only bulbs I know that people sometimes soak before planting

    in luke warm water for just a few hours are the Grecian wind flower, Anemone blanda. But then you plant them in a site that has well drained soil. As far as keeping pests away maybe they are using a chemical but in general bulbs are dormant and don't need to be soaked prior to planting.

    on Feb 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
    I agree with Erica. Small, dry bulbs might benefit from soaking but most bulbs will do fine without the process.
    on Feb 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    The only bulb I've ever soaked before planting was Eranthis hyemalis, or winter aconite. They would definitely fall into the small, dry category.
    on Feb 23, 2012 · Like 0

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