Re: sprouted lilies and allium
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  • Subject: Re: sprouted lilies and allium
  • From: &* C* <1*@rewrite.hort.net>
  • Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 23:16:08 -0600 (CST)

I think I would wonder about absence of light in a refrigerator after the bulbs have sprouted. Could they be moved to a cool location where they could get some?

Cathy

On March 3, 2019 at 12:18 PM Kitty Morrissy <1018@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

Hi All,

 

I store lily bulbs in my fridge and this time also some Allium karataviense . I usually then pot them up mid to late March and set them outside under the eaves against a south-facing wall. They are then sold at the end of April.

 

I was just checking the fridge and the lilies (mostly L lancifolium this time) have sprouted several inches already and have reached the lid of their container! The Allium, too, have begun to sprout. The temp is fine in there, but I don’t have an exact temp – can’t find my gauge – probably around 40°F. Interestingly, the Mirabilis and Glads stored in the attached garage that’s not cold are still dormant; no signs of sprouting.

 

It’s too early to pot and set outside. Tomorrow night 9°. Then lows in teens and 20s, not reliably in 30s for another 2 weeks. I don’t want them to freeze.  Any ideas on best time to pot and where to keep them?  Maybe in the south-facing garage window? There’s only so much room there.

 

I realize it’s only the difference of a couple of weeks; not a critical question, but I’d appreciate any input.

 

Kitty

Northeast Indiana, Zone 5b/6a


 

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