Forgotten spring bulbs
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I have had many medical emergencies which has caused me to have neglected bulbs that didn't get planted. Some of these buldbs are purchased up to a year ago. Do I hav any hope of recovering any of them? Some are very dried out but some look likem make it.
What is everyone' feeling..go ahead give it a tryzzzzzp
What is everyone' feeling..go ahead give it a tryzzzzzp
8 answers
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Not a problem, bulbs don't normally have and "expired" date. Just plant them with a good handful of bone meal mixed in the soil. You should have lovely blooms next year. :)
Catherine Smith
on Jun 16, 2013
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As Catherine says you should definitely give it a try. Bulbs are amazingly resilient. I would give them a squeeze and if they seem really spongy (or turn into powder in your hands) it's probably not worth it, but otherwise, go for it.
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 16, 2013
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Thank you @Catherine Smith and @Douglas Hunt for the information. I had noticed more that they were hard than spongy or powdery so sounds like I have a chance. Should Iput them in the ground now or wait till fall when it seems most bulbs get planted? oh and should I start in containers or directly into the ground?
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Jun 16, 2013
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I would plant them, in the ground.
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 16, 2013
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ok @Douglas Hunt I'm counting on your expertise for at least a few of the bulbs might make it...gonna take a picture of all the bulbs and I think you will thing "WHAT IN THE WORLD WERE YOU THINKING" and my plans exceed my time so often especially lately with failing parents!
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Jun 16, 2013
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Ok here is what I'm going to try to plant...
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Jun 19, 2013
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Actually, I would be most concerned about the clematis and the peony, Tanya. The ones that are truly bulbs should be OK.
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 20, 2013
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uh oh....Well those are the most recent purchase at lease. Now I'm bummed its the clematis I'm already having trouble with!
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Jun 20, 2013
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