BULBS

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BULBS
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1. Bulb
Structure containing an embryonic plant and food
for the plant.
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2. As a general rule, what is the best way
to plant bulbs?
Mass Planting
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3. You should avoid planting bulbs in
___________ __________ _________.
thin
narrow
rows
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4. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs in wooded
areas?
Yes
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5. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs in rock
gardens?
Yes
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6. Is it a good idea to plant bulbs with
evergreen shrubs?
Yes
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7. Can bulbs be used as cut flowers?
Yes
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8. What is the best kind of soil for
growing bulbs?
Loam Soil
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9. How can you add organic matter to your
bulb soil?
Add Peat Moss, Leaf Mold, Compost, or Rotted
Manure
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Peat Moss
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Leaf Mold
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Compost
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Rotted Manure
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10. What is the best soil pH for growing
bulbs?
7.0
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Tuberous Rooted Begonia
(Tuber)
Spring, 1 deep
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Gladiolus
Spring, 5 deep
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Dahlia(tuber)
Spring, 8 deep
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Crocus
Fall, 4 deep
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Hyacinth
Fall, 6 deep
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Bulbous Iris
Fall, 6 deep
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Lily
Fall, 7 deep
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Tulip
Fall, 9 deep
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Daffodil
Fall, 10 deep
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20. What is a good kind of fertilizer to
use for bulbs?
10-5-10
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21. As a general rule, how far apart
should bulbs be planted?
Same as the planting depth.
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22. When should you dig up your spring
flowering bulbs?
After the foliage turns yellow and dies back.
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23. How often should you dig up tulip and
hyacinth bulbs in order to ensure high quality
blooming?
Every year
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24. How often should daffodil, crocus, and
lily bulbs be dug up and replanted?
Every 3 to 5 years
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25. What time of the year do tulips,
hyacinths, daffodils, crocus, and
lilys bloom?
Spring
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26. What time of the year do dahlias,
tuberous-rooted begonias, calla, and gladiolus
flower?
Summer
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• When should your summer
• flowering bulbs be dug up?

Fall after the first frost has killed the
foliage.
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28. Why should you wait until the bulbs
foliage (leaves) have completely died back
before you dig them up?
Shows the growth cycle is over and food is stored
in the bulb.
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29. What is the best temperature for
storage of bulbs?
50 degrees
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30. How can you prevent insects from
damaging your bulbs when they are in
storage?
Dust with pesticides
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31. How can you prevent moisture loss from
your bulbs when they are in storage?
Cover with sawdust or peat moss
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32. Why is it a bad idea to cut the tops off of
your bulbs before they have died back naturally?
Will reduce next years flowering if removed too
soon.
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33. Summarize the process of Forcing Bulbs?

1. Fill pot 2/3 full of soil.
2. Place bulb in pot, point up, flat side out.
3. Fill with soil, leave ¼ inch of bulb tip
   protruding.
4. Label.
5. Place outside in cold frame or cover with bark.
6. Bring bulbs into greenhouse about January 15.
7. Water.
8. Kemp temperature at 60 degrees.

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Cold Frame
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