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Success with Bulbs!
Success with Bulbs!
ByLinda Landrum
Regional Specialized AgentNorth Florida Research and Education Center -
Suwannee Valley
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Exactly what is a bulb?
Plants with thickened underground storage organs enabling them to survive hostile growing conditions
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The different types of bulbs are:
True bulb–Tunic
Amaryllis
–Non-tunicate Lilies
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The different types of bulbs are:
Corm Gladiolus
Crocosmia
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The different types of bulbs are:
Tuber Caladium
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The different types of bulbs are:
Tuberous roots Dahlias
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The different types of bulbs are:
Rhizomes Iris
Ginger
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When Choosing Bulbs, Look for:
When Choosing Bulbs, Look for:
Few or no pest problems Suited to most soil types, wet or dry Persistent; either evergreen or comes
back with “enthusiasm” after winter Adapted to USDA hardiness zone 9
and AHS heat zone 9 Relatively easy to locate
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When Choosing Bulbs, Look for:
When Choosing Bulbs, Look for:
Long season of color; either blooms, colorful foliage or other features such as berries or seed pods
Little or no maintenance required Moderately spreading and easily
propagated Despite what you do, they still survive !
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When selecting:
Consider–Lighting
–Soil type
–Cost
–Does it need to be evergreen?
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When selecting:
How will the plant be used?–Massed bedding for color
–Adding a tropical look
–Vine for accent
–To attract butterflies and birds
–For cut flowers and foliage
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Getting Started
Select the appropriate plantDetermine the number of
plants needed depending on spacing
Check plants for healthy roots and firm bulbs
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Getting Started Enrich the soil
-Add as much organic debris as possible
-Add 1 ½ lbs of fertilizer per 100 sq. feet
1-2-2 ratio for flowering
2-1-2 ratio for foliage Adjust the pH Place bulbs in drifts, not rows Plant at proper depth, water and mulch
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Once Planted Fertilize once or twice during growing
season Water to maintain even moisture
– Water shortage during growth periods could be deadly to the plant
Remove spent blooms before seeds are produced
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Once Planted Be watchful for insect and disease
problems– Correct quickly when spotted
Digging and resetting bulbs may be necessary depending on the type
ENJOY!
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Some of Some of MyMy
FavoritesFavorites
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AfricanAfrican HostaHosta
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Agapanthus
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Alocasia, Colocasia
& Xanthosoma
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Alpinia
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Blackberry LilyBlackberry Lily
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Caladium
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Canna
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Crinum
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DianellaDianellaDianellaDianella
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Gloriosa
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Hymenocallis
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IrisIrisIrisIris
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Moraea
(Dietes)
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Tulbaghia
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Zephranthes
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Thank You
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This presentation brought to you by the
Small Farms/Alternative Enterprises Focus Team.