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Bulblets
Spring bulbs are planted in the fall because they require a long period of
cold, insulated in the earth, before they bloom. But if you procrastinated
last fall you can thank the clever bulb growers of the Netherlands because
now you can still produce a beautiful spring display with bulblets.
Bulblets are pre-chilled, pre-sprouted bulbs in pots.
Bulblets come with two to three inches of sprouted growth and can be planted
in the garden when the chance of frost is past. The bulblets are not as
hardy as the fall planted bulbs, so they will not withstand a cold snap.
They can however be protected from the cold snap by covering the
nursery-grown bulbs with protective material such as straw or leaves.
Acclimate the plants to the outdoors in a protected but unheated spot for a
day or two before planting them in the garden. Expect to see these
³instant² flowering bulbs in supermarkets, home and garden centers and
florist shops this spring.
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