BULB FORCING GUIDE
FOR INDOOR GROWING
TULIPS, DAFFODILS, HYACINTHS & CROCUSES
Buy
the largest, top quality bulbs available. Plant bulbs
close together in a so mix, barely covering the bulb.
After potting, provide a 12 - 16 week cooling period
at 35 - 50 °F to allow roots to grow. After top growth
appears, move to a coo well-lighted area for 2 - 3
weeks. When buds form, move to a warm area, receiving
plenty of light.
PAPERWHITES IN PEBBLES AND WATER
Paper whites do not need a prolonged cool, dark period
root growth, so they are easily forced inside.
Plant paper whites in pebbles with % of the bulb left
above the stones. Place container in a sunny spot.
Always keep enough water in the container to keep the
roots moist. They will bloom in about 6 weeks.
Enjoy beautiful, fragrant blossoms all winter long by
planting paper whites at 2 weeks intervals.
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