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Old 29-05-2003, 05:20 AM
SugarChile
 
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Default Digging bulbs early - can it be done, and how?

You don't say where you live, but here in PA my hyacinth foliage is already
starting to brown at the edges; the daffs and tulips have a bit longer to
go, but they have been done blooming and busily storing energy for some
weeks now. If you haven't already done so, deadhead the flowers (trim them
off) so no energy goes into seed production. Then proceed with your plan of
digging and storing, waiting as long as possible to do it (yeah, I know,
when you're moving you've got a million details to tend to). You might want
to let the foliage dry in trays in the open, someplace with good air
circulation in the shade, for a few days before bagging them, to circumvent
mold problems.

You might not get a full floral display next year in your new place, but in
subsequent years you will. Good luck with the move.

Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA


"Ali" wrote in message
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Hi,

I've got a bit of a situation. I'm moving in a month, perhaps less, and I
want to move a good bit of my garden with me, including all the tulips,
daffodils, hyacynthe, etc. I've got some ideas on how to go about it, but
I'm not certain.

I'm considering digging them, and placing them in paper bags in a cool

place
and letting the greenery die back -- is this correct, or should I be doing
it differently?

Any help would be appreciated.

Ali