It’s time to Plant for a Stunning Spring Show

(Grower Talk)

By: Ashley Borzick

Head Horticulturalist

Bloch’s Farm, Green Lake, WI

Nothing is more satisfying than planting dormant brown bulbs in fall and seeing them emerge in late winter or early spring with fresh green shoots and A beautiful rainbow of colors of flowers  red, blue, & yellow flowers. There are many different varieties of spring and summer flowering bulbs that need to be planted during the fall. This will give you color from January through June depending on the variety of bulbs you plant. Bulbs have different bloom times, therefore you could have them blooming as early as January through the middle of summer.

Spring bulbs should be planted before the ground freezes and while bulbs are still firm and dormant. Planting in September through November is best. In general, bulbs should be planted in sunny areas. There are some bulbs that will take partial shade. ONE TRICK WE HAVE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS IS TO LOOK UP!  LOOK UP IN THE AREA THAT YOU ARE PLANTING YOUR BULBS IN.  IF THERE IS A FEAVY GREEN TREE ABOVE YOU PROVIDING SUMMER AND FALL SHADE, KEEP IN MIND THAT IN SPRING THE LEAVES WILL NOT BE FULLY DEVELOPED YET AND THIS COULD BE A SUNNY SPOT SAFE TO PLANT YOUR BULBS IN! Bulbs grow best in most soil as long as it has good drainage.

When planting Bulbs it is very important to plant them at the appropriate depts. The rule of thumb is you should dig the hole the same size and height of the bulb. Refer to the package or tear-off tag for variety specific information.

          There are many different types of bulbs to plant. Bloch’s Farm has a wide selection of bulbs for your home gardening needs. We carry Daffodil, Tulip, Hyacinth, Allium, Muscari, & Ranunculus. There are also some special blends that are prepackaged. For further information on bulbs, stop by Bloch’s Farm and talk with our knowledgeable sales staff.

                   Have questions about your plants? Gardens? Insects?  Landscape?  Email ashley@blochsfarm.com and your questions will be answered.