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Expert: Gary Bachman - 12/1/2004


Question
For how long and at what temperature should tulip bulbs be conditioned for indoor blooming?  

Answer
George,

Most tulips require about 6 - 10 weeks of moist cool to be forced.  The refridgerator works real well for doing this. Pot your bulbs, 3 to 4 per pot, up with the flat side of the bulb to the outside of the pot.  this is where the largest leaf will emerge and create a nice balance.  These bulbs need moist cool and the roots will be fairly aggressive during the cooling period.

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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