Originally Posted by Spider[_3_]

On 10/11/2012 09:38, Bangybongy wrote:
Hi,
First posting so please be patient :¬)
I planted 17 bowls of hyacinths for Xmas presents, did all the
usual,moist bulb fibre , in the dark, covered with paper ( in case we
open garage door). The bulbs are now resembling those martians from War
of the Worlds---all stood up out of the bowls on very healthy looking
white roots, all pointing in odd directions!
They cannot be presented like this , so what to do, I cannot be the only
one to have come across this problem ( I hope).
Do I have to re-pot or will they "settle down", or is it in the bin with
the lot?
Whats the best, is it safe to remove and re-pot?
HELP!






I agree with the others: repot deeper, but be very gentle with the
roots. Unlike other plants, bulb roots don't regrow. Once damaged,
that's it until the next season. Good luck.

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay