1. Bulb1. BulbStructure containing an embryonic plant and food for the plant.

2. As a general rule, what is the 2. As a general rule, what is the best way to plant bulbs? best way to plant bulbs?

Mass Planting

3. You should avoid planting bulbs in 3. You should avoid planting bulbs in ___________ __________ _________.___________ __________ _________.thin narrow rows

4. Is it a good 4. Is it a good idea to plant idea to plant bulbs in wooded bulbs in wooded areas?areas?

Yes

5. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs in rock 5. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs in rock gardens? gardens?

Yes

6. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs with 6. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs with evergreen shrubs? evergreen shrubs?

Yes

7. Can bulbs be used as cut flowers?

Yes

Loam Soil8.8. What is the best kind of soil for What is the best kind of soil for

growing bulbs? growing bulbs?

9. How can you add organic matter to 9. How can you add organic matter to your bulb soil? your bulb soil?

Add Peat Moss, Leaf Mold, Compost, or Rotted Manure

Peat MossPeat Moss

Leaf MoldLeaf Mold

CompostCompost

Rotted ManureRotted Manure

10. What is the best soil pH for growing 10. What is the best soil pH for growing bulbs? bulbs?

7.0

Tuberous Rooted BegoniaTuberous Rooted Begonia(Tuber)(Tuber)

Spring, 1” deep

GladiolusGladiolusSpring, 5” deep

DahliaDahlia(tuber)(tuber)

Spring, 8” deep

CrocusCrocus Fall, 4” deep

HyacinthHyacinthFall, 6” deep

Bulbous IrisBulbous Iris

Fall, 6” deep

Lily Lily Fall, 7” deep

TulipTulip Fall, 9” deep

DaffodilDaffodilFall, 10” deep

20.20. What is a good kind of fertilizer to What is a good kind of fertilizer to use for bulbs? use for bulbs?

21.21. As a general rule, how far apart As a general rule, how far apart should bulbs be planted? should bulbs be planted?

Same as the planting depth.

22. When should you dig up your 22. When should you dig up your spring flowering bulbs? spring flowering bulbs?

After the foliage turns yellow and dies back.

23. How often should you dig up tulip 23. How often should you dig up tulip and hyacinth bulbs in order to and hyacinth bulbs in order to

ensure high quality blooming?ensure high quality blooming?Every year

24. How often should daffodil, crocus, 24. How often should daffodil, crocus, and lily bulbs be dug up and and lily bulbs be dug up and

replanted? replanted?

Every 3 to 5 years

25. What time of the year do tulips, 25. What time of the year do tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths, daffodils, crocus, and

lily’s bloom? lily’s bloom?

26. What time of the year do dahlias, 26. What time of the year do dahlias, tuberous-rooted begonias, calla, and tuberous-rooted begonias, calla, and gladiolus flower?gladiolus flower?

27.27. When should your summer When should your summer flowering bulbs be dug up?flowering bulbs be dug up?

Fall – after the first frost has killed the foliage.Fall – after the first frost has killed the foliage.

28. Why should you wait until the 28. Why should you wait until the bulb’s foliage (leaves) have bulb’s foliage (leaves) have

completely died back before you completely died back before you dig dig them up?them up?

Shows the growth cycle is over and food is stored in the bulb.

29. What is the best temperature for 29. What is the best temperature for storage of bulbs? storage of bulbs?

30.30. How can you prevent insects How can you prevent insects from damaging your bulbs from damaging your bulbs

when they are in storage? when they are in storage?

Dust with pesticidesDust with pesticides

31. How can you prevent moisture 31. How can you prevent moisture loss from your bulbs when they loss from your bulbs when they are in storage? are in storage?

Cover with sawdust or peat moss

32. Why is it a bad idea to cut the tops 32. Why is it a bad idea to cut the tops off of your bulbs before they have off of your bulbs before they have

died back naturally?died back naturally?

Will reduce next year’s flowering if removed too soon.

33. Summarize the process of 33. Summarize the process of Forcing BulbsForcing Bulbs??

1. Fill pot 2/3 full of soil.

2. Place bulb in pot, point up, flat side out.

3. Fill with soil, leave ¼ inch of bulb tip protruding.

4. Label.

5. Place outside in cold frame or cover with bark.

6. Bring bulbs into greenhouse about January 15.

7. Water.

8. Kemp temperature at 60 degrees.

Cold FrameCold Frame