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Expert: Laura Walker - 9/9/2006


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My gladiolas are great, thats not the problem. A lot of my family would like to get starts of them however. Is it better to cut bulbs or just transplant or what? And if so what is the procedure? I'm not a green thumb by any means.  

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Matt,
You will have to divide them by bulb division.It will take several years for Gladiola bulbs to produce offspring.They just development smaller bulbs attached to the main bulb.These are the ones you can just break off that main bulb and replant.However keep in mind that Glads are the least expensive bulbs on the market.It is best to start with fresh bulbs.

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I own a small landscaping business in Zone 6,Western Kentucky.My expertise is mostly low maintenance perennials,ornamental shrubs and trees,herbs,bulbs.

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All my clients are local residents of the western Ky. area.Zone 6.I have had my business for about 15 years.Have 20 years experience raising perennials from seed,stem cuttings,root division.(approx have 200 different perennials)Also multiply and raise bulbs for sale and client use.
I am certified in horticultural landscape design.My expertise is mostly formal English garden design and Cottage garden design for residential landscapes.

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