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Question
I planted gladiolas around some old farm outbuildings and when I dug them up, each corm had many pearl-sized growths on the bottom. What are these and do I save them along with the corms? Some fell off into the dirt but I managed to retrieve them. I live in Central Illinois.
Patricia,
Just discard the new growth around the bulb.They will probably not mature enough to bloom. I do not take my Glads up so I have only seen a few bulbs like that.Place the bulbs in a cool dry place above freezing temps and store until spring.Good luck to you!
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Laura Walker
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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.
Experience
Past/Present clients
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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