Re: HYACINTHS

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• Subject: Re: [CHAT] HYACINTHS
• From: "Kitty" k*@comcast.net
• Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:52:33 -0500
• References: 000a01c3cbe4$62ed5990$6601a8c0@chris

Chris,
I just buy the same hyacinths I'd put in the ground - that's why I
refrigerate. One more note about forcing without soil for those who have not
done it before.  Hyacinths are top heavy when in bloom so if  they aren't
well balanced they can tip over (the bulb & flower, not the glass).  So it
is helpful to turn the glass occasionally if you are depending on a light
source that is from one side.  There are at least 3 sizes of bulbs generally
offered for sale, I usually stick with the medium size.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris" <chris@widom-assoc.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 2:13 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] HYACINTHS


> Dear All,
>
> I buy the bulbs sold for forcing. No dark or cold period are needed.
> Just provide water in a bulb vase, a flower pot (without a drain) or
> decorative container filled halfway with pebbles.  Sit the bulbs on the
> pebbles and pour some more around the bulbs if they need support. Then,
> fill with water up to where the bulb touches the pebbles.
>
> Christine Petersen   Northport, Long Island, New York    Region 4
> Zone 7
>
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