Onions in Your Flower Garden and The Beauty of Bulbs

Tips for Growing Bulbs

• The better the bulb, the better the bloom. Purchase large, firm bulbs that are fleshy and plump. Avoid bulbs that are skinny, crunchy, mushy, and moldy.
• Bulbs originate where the winters are cold. If you live in a climate that has mild winters, you will need to refrigerate the bulbs for 6 to 14 weeks to trick them into thinking they've had the winter season that they need to bloom.
• After bulbs bloom, don't remove foliage until it yellows and dries.

Sources:

Bulbs available from:

• B&D Lilies 330 P Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368; 206-385-1738.
• Breck'sUS Reservation Center, 6523 North Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61632; 309-689-3860 or 800-582-8527.
• Bundles of Bulbs 112 Green Springs Valley Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117;410-581-2188.
• Burpee 300 Park Avenue, Warminster, PA 18974; 215-674-4900 or 800-888-1447.

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