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when to use fertiliser on potted bulbs?

Xen.Xen. Posts: 81
when should I use fertiliser on my potted tete-a-tete "daffodils"?  I also have some crocus bulbs in pots, so same question for them.
Many thanks.

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  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    I think you can liquid feed weekly , as the flowers die down in both  cases. Continue for several weeks afterwards and then let the foliage die down naturally. 
    AB Still learning

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They don't need fertiliser while growing  :)
    When bulbs are finished and dying back, you can give them a slow release food to help build the bulbs up. BF&Bone or similar. It also benefits them to have some of the soil mix replaced each year if they're staying potted.
    Crocus tend to be fairly easy though, and a layer of fresh compost would probably do  :)
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  • Xen.Xen. Posts: 81
    Thankyou very much!  I will do that.  The tete-a-tetes are looking really good now.
  • Xen.Xen. Posts: 81
    Thankyou too - very helpful forum, this!
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