Midwest Gardner’s Handbook 6 Flashcards
Forcing bulbs definition
Forcing to blooming out of season
_ often used for forcing (d,t)
Daffodils
Tulips
_ often used for forcing
Hyacinths
_ can surprise you with flowers in September or August
Autumn crocus
Harvest most flowers for vases when
Buds are just beginning to open
_ go in separate vases for several hours
Daffodils
Why separate daffodils for several hours _
Cut stems excrete gummy substance blocks stems of other flowers
_ can lead to root rot
Poor drainage
In _ you can remove winter mulch but keep it handy just in case
April
If you accidentally split a bulb with a shovel
You can plant both halves to get two flowers
_ often feed on flower petals
Earwigs
_ can be dislodged with a strong blast of water
Aphid mites
Treat plants with _ soap if additional insect control is needed
Insecticidal
Treat plants with lightweight _ if additional insect control is needed
Horticulture oil
_ are a favorite of rabbits and deer
Lilies
To keep deer away from lilies use scare tactics and
Repellents
For giant dahlias _
Remove three pairs of buds
Stop fertilizing in _
August
Late fertilization encourages
Late-season growth
Late season growth will not prepare the plants for
Winter
Store spring-flowering bulbs in a cool/dark place in _
September
Can dig up (2) to plant indoors for winter (c,c)
Caladiums
Calla lilies
_ can be grown indoors for winter
Tuberous begonias
Best month to plant spring bulbs _
October
