On 17 May 2003 10:40:48 GMT, xcitor wrote:

i was given a potted hyacinth and wondered what to do with it after it
bloomed. i searched the archives a bit, and found the advice varied. most
seemed to suggest that hyacinth that were forced would likely not bloom
again. but i was wondering.... since this was given to me around the time
hyacinth bloom in this area (zone 7), is it still considered forced? i guess
the best bet is to plant it anyway, but i wondered if anyone had any
thoughts...

Plant. Very good chance it'll grow naturally and bloom again. Not this
year, of course. 'Forced' bulbs aren't anything particularly unnatural
-- they're just grown, chilled (if necessary) in optimum conditions,
and shipped at the point they'll immediately spring(!) to life given
water and interior warmth.