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Expert: Gary Bachman - 11/18/2004


Question
Someone gave me narcissus bulbs in a planter 2 weeks ago.  They sprouted and are already 4 inches tall.  Can I get them to bloom in the house instead of planting them outdoors?

Answer
Jennifer,

Absolutely.  You will be forcing these bulbs.  Narcissus bulbs have all the stored energy and a pre-formed flower in the bulb.  Let them grow and enjoy.  After they are finished enjoy the foliage and ion early March plant them outside and the subsequent years.

Good luck

Gary

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Gary Bachman

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I can answer most questions concerning landscape use, cultural management, and selection of spring and summer flowering bulbs.

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I teach landscape management and horticulture at Illinois State University

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BS, Turfgrass Management, Clemson University
MS, Horticulture, Clemson University
PhD, Horticulture, The Ohio State University

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