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Monday, April 03, 2006

Gardening tips for daffodils, the no-brainer bulbs

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Gardening tips for daffodils, the no-brainer bulbs: "Gardening tips for daffodils, the no-brainer bulbs
March 30, 2006
EASY TO GROW. Daffodils are no-brainer bulbs to grow. Give them well-draining soil, adequate moisture, a low-nitrogen bulb supplement such as 5-10-12, cool growing conditions and lots of sunshine. Best of all, voles and deer ignore them.

EASY TO SHOW. Exhibiting daffodils in a show is also relatively simple. About 24 hours before showtime, cut your daffodils and store them in a cool, dark place or a refrigerator that is not self-defrosting.

To groom your daffodils for judging, use your forefinger and thumb to gently smooth the perianth (collectively, all the sepals and petals of a flower) and cup, says gardener Lorraine Ingles. Use a cotton swab to clean pollen from the cup and to remove any unwanted spots. Re-cut the stem if it's curled or split at the base. Wet and smooth down the spathe (leaflike bract that encloses flower), but do not remove it. Round out the flower cup with your fingers.

Want to know more? Visit the American Daffodil Society at daffodilusa.org. "

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