2006-10-12 03:01:43 · 4 answers · asked by steel_heart_m 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Only certain tulips are good for forcing. Gregii were mentioned above. If you go to a good L&G center where you can buy the bulbs individually--most companies that supply them will print right on the box "suitable for forcing". Don't try it with the others because it would be an exercise in futility.
2006-10-12 08:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest using the gravel in the bottom of the container with a quick-draining planting medium on top. Make sure you give the tulip alot of bottom heat if you're trying to force it. Try setting it on your tv a for a few hours a day while its on. If your tulip starts coming on too quick, move them to the basement or somewhere cool for a few days. Bottom heat is key. Remember.
2006-10-12 05:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mastadon Infantry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Select the shorter stem tulips such as the Greggii. Then after chilling we'd put them into a fast draining soil, about 2-3 inches deep. Keep a short piece of bamboo handy, as mentioned before they can be a bit weak stemmed. Remember to turn the container daily so they don't naturally lean towards the window.
2006-10-12 03:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but my experience is that they tend to lean over more than the Paperwhites! The Paperwhites look more regal. Good Luck!
P.S. My aunt used my cousin's marble collection instead of gravel!
It was a very arty touch!
2006-10-12 03:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by susieque 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋