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lily sprout dilemma

12 years ago

I bought asiatic lily bulbs yesterday that were already sprouting in curved arcs which I assume was from being cramped inside the package. So here's my dilemma: do I plant them (A# with the bulb right side up but with a stem that is parallel to the ground? or #B) with the bulb on its side so that the stem emerges upright from the ground?

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buyorsell888
12 years ago
A. They will straighten up.
oliveoyl3
12 years ago
Whatever you do -- don't break that stem as you won't have a bloom this year if you do.

Lilies have contracting roots that pull the bulb down & the stem grows up, so will bloom fine this year then by next year will be proper depth with a straight stem.

This WA lily farm has a lot of good information about how to plant & care for them.
Corrine

Here is a link that might be useful: Lily culture
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