Re: Forcing Bulbs

Paperwhites are very simple, a shallow dish filled with gravel, maybe a little soil in the bottom. Press the paper whites into the gravel and give lots of light at room temperature, you'll be amazed. Kepp them damp and enjoy.

At 07:05 AM 12/1/99 EST, you wrote:
>I know this is a veggie-list not a flower-list, but I'm hoping someone could
>give me a little advice on forcing bulbs - paperwhites to be specific. I've
>just purchased 20 of these bulbs to be potted for Christmas gift-giving.
>Some of them have already started to sprout a tiny bit. I put them in the
>garage a few days ago where the temperature is ranging 10-45 degrees F.
>
>Should I leave them there & pot at the last minute (December 23-24)? Should
>I pot them now? Bring them in the house? In the pots or not? Any
>suggestions for best potting medium?
>
>Thanks,
>TM in PA
>
>
>
Don & Betty Jean

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