When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

Hi

In automn I bought some Narcissus (Daffodils) and Puschkinia and on
the packs it said to mulch so I did with shredded bark.

Both types of flowers are supposed to flower in march-april so I am
wondering when to remove the mulch?

I am reading all these great stories about crocuses and tulips coming
up early this year so I am wondering if the bulbs I planted need more
light (quite early on)?

Thanks

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

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Hi

In automn I bought some Narcissus (Daffodils) and Puschkinia and on
the packs it said to mulch so I did with shredded bark.

Both types of flowers are supposed to flower in march-april so I am
wondering when to remove the mulch?

I am reading all these great stories about crocuses and tulips coming
up early this year so I am wondering if the bulbs I planted need more
light (quite early on)?

Thanks

How deep is the mulch?

I'd say leave it, but if it's waist deep they may have a problem. Otherwise
just leave it, the bulbs will do what they feel is right at the time they
feel it's right.

Steve

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

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Hi

In automn I bought some Narcissus (Daffodils) and Puschkinia and on
the packs it said to mulch so I did with shredded bark.

Both types of flowers are supposed to flower in march-april so I am
wondering when to remove the mulch?

I am reading all these great stories about crocuses and tulips coming
up early this year so I am wondering if the bulbs I planted need more
light (quite early on)?

Thanks






There is no reason to remove the mulch, bulbs will find the light
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

Ah ok thanks for your answers.

I was presuming that as mulching stops weeds it would also hinder
bulbs.
That's great news, it will save me doing extra work.

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

On 25/1/08 18:21, in article
,
" wrote:

Ah ok thanks for your answers.

I was presuming that as mulching stops weeds it would also hinder
bulbs.
That's great news, it will save me doing extra work.

Mulching helps to suppress weeds but it doesn't stop them completely.
Often, they're easier to pull out when they've come through mulch. Bulbs
growth is strong and will force itself through tarmac and tiny cracks in
paving stones etc. I'm just wondering why you were told to mulch bulbs. Do
you live in a very cold place, though I'm still not sure why one would mulch
bulbs? I don't think I've ever heard of the practice, though it doesn't
mean it's not a good idea if there's a reason behind it!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove weeds from address)
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

On Jan 26, 3:46*pm, Sacha wrote:
Mulching helps to suppress weeds but it doesn't stop them completely.
Often, they're easier to pull out when they've come through mulch. *Bulbs
growth is strong and will force itself through tarmac and tiny cracks in
paving stones etc. *I'm just wondering why you were told to mulch bulbs. *Do
you live in a very cold place, though I'm still not sure why one would mulch
bulbs? *I don't think I've ever heard of the practice, though it doesn't
mean it's not a good idea if there's a reason behind it!

Yes it's because of the cold. On the packs it says "gegen Frost
abdecken" which means "mulch against frost".

I live in Zurich (eastern part of Switzerland) so if I remember
correctly that's 2 climate zones colder than most of the UK. Also I
got the bulbs from Aldi so I suppose the instructions must be mainly
for Germany. I think some parts of Germany get even colder than
Zurich.

But like you say I am not sure if it is really useful. I got some
Crocuses in another shop and there is no mention of mulching on the
pack. But better be safe than sorry ;-)

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

On 26/1/08 16:05, in article
,
" wrote:

On Jan 26, 3:46*pm, Sacha wrote:
Mulching helps to suppress weeds but it doesn't stop them completely.
Often, they're easier to pull out when they've come through mulch. *Bulbs
growth is strong and will force itself through tarmac and tiny cracks in
paving stones etc. *I'm just wondering why you were told to mulch bulbs. *Do
you live in a very cold place, though I'm still not sure why one would mulch
bulbs? *I don't think I've ever heard of the practice, though it doesn't
mean it's not a good idea if there's a reason behind it!

Yes it's because of the cold. On the packs it says "gegen Frost
abdecken" which means "mulch against frost".

I live in Zurich (eastern part of Switzerland) so if I remember
correctly that's 2 climate zones colder than most of the UK. Also I
got the bulbs from Aldi so I suppose the instructions must be mainly
for Germany. I think some parts of Germany get even colder than
Zurich.

All is now revealed - I've never gardened further north - or colder - than
Surrey!!

But like you say I am not sure if it is really useful. I got some
Crocuses in another shop and there is no mention of mulching on the
pack. But better be safe than sorry ;-)

Indeed and I'm sure they'll pop their heads through in due course. Here,
it's very mild for January - today was 9C - and the daffs which grow on top
of the Devon hedges are already up and in bud. Others in more sheltered
spots are flowering and snowdrops are coming out like a very welcome sort of
rash.
I imagine you get the pleasure of visiting the ski areas once the snow has
melted and seeing the fantastic wild flowers that emerge then.


--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove weeds from address)
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

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On Jan 26, 3:46 pm, Sacha wrote:
Mulching helps to suppress weeds but it doesn't stop them completely.
Often, they're easier to pull out when they've come through mulch. Bulbs
growth is strong and will force itself through tarmac and tiny cracks in
paving stones etc. I'm just wondering why you were told to mulch bulbs. Do
you live in a very cold place, though I'm still not sure why one would
mulch
bulbs? I don't think I've ever heard of the practice, though it doesn't
mean it's not a good idea if there's a reason behind it!

Yes it's because of the cold. On the packs it says "gegen Frost
abdecken" which means "mulch against frost".


Abdecken means uncover, nicht wahr?

Steve

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

On 26/1/08 21:45, in article , "shazzbat"
wrote:


wrote in message
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On Jan 26, 3:46 pm, Sacha wrote:
Mulching helps to suppress weeds but it doesn't stop them completely.
Often, they're easier to pull out when they've come through mulch. Bulbs
growth is strong and will force itself through tarmac and tiny cracks in
paving stones etc. I'm just wondering why you were told to mulch bulbs. Do
you live in a very cold place, though I'm still not sure why one would
mulch
bulbs? I don't think I've ever heard of the practice, though it doesn't
mean it's not a good idea if there's a reason behind it!

Yes it's because of the cold. On the packs it says "gegen Frost
abdecken" which means "mulch against frost".


Abdecken means uncover, nicht wahr?

Steve


Playing with the translation widget on my Mac from German to English, it
says abdecken is to 'take off' but if you go from German into French it says
'courvrir' = (to cover).
From English to German 'take off' translates as "entfernen Sie sich" while
'cover' becomes 'Abdeckung'.
Translation errors on the Mac or on the part of the bulb suppliers? Phew!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove weeds from address)
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

When to remove mulch (from bulbs)?
 

On 26 Jan., 22:45, "shazzbat"
wrote:
Abdecken means uncover, nicht wahr?

It can mean a lot of things and their opposite ;-) :
http://shorterlink.co.uk/13528

I am no german specialist but in a garden context I am pretty sure
"abdecken" means "to mulch". Packs of mulch are called
"Abdeckmaterial".