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double begonias

vikki2vikki2 Posts: 11

i have some double begonia 'tubers' ????????? you can tell I am a novice. can I plant just now in a little trough on my window ledge even though  central heating will be on ?

 

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  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150

    I start begonia corms in trays of damp compost in the conservatory march vikki.  They need a little warmth to get them going so central heating shouldn't be a problem as long as they're not sitting atop the radiator and burning their bums.

    Don't bury them completely, the top needs to stay dry to void rotting. 

    This is the most simple and straightforward video I could find....

    http://www.thompson-morgan.com/begonia-tubers-video

    I dampen the compost before put them in and only water around the edges after then.  I've kept my corms for successive years since 2014. 

  • vikki2vikki2 Posts: 11

    thank you kitty. good advice .will wait until beginning of march and follow your instructions. will also

    watch the link you sent. thanks again

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