Flower Bulbs - Fertilizer
While you may not think about it, your bulbs begin to grow soon after you
plant them in the fall. The growth is underground, so you don't know it's
happening. The bulb begins to send out ,and develop it's root system almost
immediately. The root system needs to be well developed in those last several
weeks before the snow flies. This way, the plant is able to draw upon an
ample supply of water and nutrients in the spring, so it can burst quickly
into bloom.
Fall growth of the root system is fueled by water and nutrients. So, a good
application of fertilizer will really pay dividends. The best fertilizer
is specially formulated for bulbs, and is readily available in garden stores.
As you plant your bulbs, put some of the fertilizer into each hole as directed
on the fertilizer box. For established beds, you can sprinkle fertilizer
on top of the soil and mix it in. Be careful not to dig too deeply and disturb,
or damage the bulbs.
When spring arrives, your bulbs will have all the energy they need to burst
out of the soil and show their blooms. You can add a light application of
fertilizer at this time. It should be high in phosphorus.
After the blooms have died, another application of general purpose fertilizer
will help the plant to create and store the food it needs for next year.
Make sure to let the plant grow until it dies off . It needs as much time
as possible to create and store food for the following year.
More Information:
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