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Posted by roseperson z5 S/E MI (My Page) on Mon, Apr 3, 06 at 23:41
| I have purchased 8 tubers from English Gardens; 2 on each of the 4 colors - Red; Yellow, Pink and white. These are very big tubers; the larger ones are almost 4 inches in diameter.
I get different planting instructions from different sources. I would like to start them indoor and then transplant in the garden or in the pot; probably they will be on the patio in the planting containers. When do I start them indoor? Do I cover the tubers with soil? One source says "gently push it into the soft soil to settle it in place". Other sources mention cover with one to two inches of soil. Some say to use non-soil potting mix. One source says plant in Full Shade. Another says Full Sun to Part Shade. Which ones do I follow? How to save the tubers from the squirrels? Is it true that the tubers get bigger each year. How many years does a tuber survive? Your feedback will be appreciated. |
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RE: Please help a begonia Novice
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| Hi pot in 6inch pot and cover just lightly do not pour water on the bulb make a ditch around the inside edge of the pot. That way the bulb does not get to humid you should start now. Cause its very long to get them to sprout I poted mine 3 week ago and they are just started to get puffy. I fine begonia are the hardest bulbs to keep year to year that y I bye cliping for a dollar this time of year cause I have about 50 16 inch pot to plant so i need lots of begonias this year. I will try and place a leaf in a small pot and see if I can grow babies maybe that will be easer.Anna Lisa |
RE: Please help a begonia Novice
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| The horticulturist at White Flower Farm which sells tuberous begonias (named varieties)from england told me that you plant english tubers in a soiless mix upon receiving them covering the, with an inch of whatever medium you use.California tubers ,however,should not be planted until sprouts appear. I do this with my named varieties from Blackmore and the ones from Antonelli's in California. |
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