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Need help germinating some old bulbs w/ pic
bigelow965
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I've got these 3 old bulbs that have been sitting in dry soil for around 7 years now and I need some good advice on how to get them to germinate. Although the effort may be in vein they once belonged to a late relative so I'm gonna do what I can.
I've heard some bulbs need to experience a cold period before they'll take off again so about a week ago I moved them into the garage where they've been between 15 and 35F. Again I know it's probably hopeless but what should I do from here on out to give these guys the best chance of sprouting?
If it's not already apparent I'm a complete novice at this and can use any advice you could offer.
Thanks, I'm all ears.
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I think theyve already gone to join her. Bulbs dont germinate, thats for seeds. If they dont grow each year, they're dead.
I fear those are very dead. Some bulbs do need a cold spell to trigger flowering but they need to be in the soil and not dried out.
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Add them to the compost heap if you have one, they'll help the next lot of bulbs to grow in a nice circle of life. In the autumn, buy some new bulbs and plant them in decent soil at the time.