Narcissi and Hyacinth prepared bulbs - should they be sprouting now?

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by JWK, Oct 10, 2018.

  1. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,696
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +45,658
    I bought packs of 'prepared' bulbs. The narcissi were "Specially treated so they can be potted up indoors for a great display over winter and for Christmas".

    Just received the bulbs today, they weren't cheap and not what I was expecting. I've never bought them before and assumed they would look dormant like this pack of 'Erlicheer':
    PA100248.JPG


    But some of the Narcissi have quite long sprouts already, surely that isn't right? Should I reject them? These are the worst 'Paperwhite':
    PA100244.JPG

    And these 'Sollel D'Or' not quite so pronounced:
    PA100246.JPG

    The Hyacinths look better, mostly nothing showing except for this pack of 'prepared' 'Jan Bos' with tiny buds showing:
    InkedPA100250_LI (2).jpg
     
  2. silu

    silu gardening easy...hmmm

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Messages:
    3,682
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Igloo
    Ratings:
    +8,083
    Certainly the "Paperwhite" don''t look clever to me. If I was you @JWK I'd be inclined to contact the seller and maybe send them the photos you have shown us if they need proof. I have in the past bought Hyacinths which were being sold cheaply as they had started to sprout. They did fine but if you are paying top dollar for bulbs I wouldn't have expected them to be sprouting either.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice