Forcing bulbs–Amaryllis
Last year I was unsuccessful in overwintering Hyacinth bulbs. The bulbs were all rotten when I dug them up in Spring, I think the culprit was wet soil. Soil should be moist but never wet. I'm giving bulbs another chance. While shopping at BJ's I saw several bulbs gift pack for sale. Prior to this I've been eyeing on some rather expensive bulbs on the internet but I was debating because I feel they are too expensive. So when I saw these for sale at BJ's for $18.99 for one Amaryllis bulb and five Narcissus bulbs (more on these later), I didn't think twice and brought them home. I don't expect these to be as high quality as the ones I saw on the internet but I think I can risk $18.99.
Box comes with planting instructions, a nice ceramic green pot, hydrated coco peat disk, and one Amaryllis bulb.
To rehydrate the disk, add 3 cups of warm water. Here I put the disk in the bottom of the pot but I think it's easier to do this step in a separate container and then transfer the coco peat back to the pot after it expands. At one point the coco peat expanded so much that it overflowed the pot. Let the coco peat absorb water for about 15 minutes. Drain excess water.
Fill half of the pot with coco peat and place the bulb in the center. Continue filling the pot with coco peat until one third of the top of the bulb is exposed.
Place pot in bright indirect light and keep the coco peat moist but not wet. Flower should appear in a few weeks. I'm keeping my fingers cross.
We're getting 14 inches of snow tonight. Just in time for Christmas! Happy Holidays everyone!
