Northeast Gardening: HELP... forcing bulbs question..?, 0 by amethystsm
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Subject: HELP... forcing bulbs question..?
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amethystsm wrote: Hi y'all wise gardeners! I know, i go away and then i come back only when i urgently want something... But... OK, i know about growing the giant amaryllis (and paperwhites, phew!) they sell as gift kits... super easy, right? Actually i was at the Home Depot in Chelsea today, and their loose amaryllis bulbs had stalks 6"+ in the bags, poor things! But when i looked up forcing bulbs in general, there is a lot of talk of weeks and months of cold, and it all sounds complicated. Now, i know sometimes, when i get crocus bulbs, they are sprouting already... Would they continue to grow and flower if i planted them inside? Would they even if they aren't sprouting yet? I want to give some little potted bulbs as a closing night gift to people in a show which has meant a lot to me. (They are pretty much all apartment dwelling NYC folks). But, if they need to do anything with them (other than maybe a little water), it will never happen. What are the chances i could pot up some little crocuses or other small bulbs and they would grow? (i love the idea of bringing something to life, the show is a retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice...) Please advise... I'm hoping this makes sense, it is late, i know... but if i'm going to do this, i have to get started! :) thankyouthankyouthankyou! amy * |