Monday, November 16, 2009

After a tulip blooms, what has to be done to store the bulb?

Leave it be, let leaves die back and then clean up. Note: some fancy tulips lose their vigour and only bloom for a few years. When they stop blooming, dig up and toss in compost pile. A great opportunity to get new bulbs and try other colours.

After a tulip blooms, what has to be done to store the bulb?
After the tulip blooms, you don't remove the bulbs from the soil. Leave them in place as they will grow every year. Just remove the leaves after they die off and that is all you have to do.

Brushing Teeth

Why the tulip glass for rose wine usually has a slight outward openning?

The rose glass is also smaller. Why? Will you use rose glass for other types of liquor or wine?

Why the tulip glass for rose wine usually has a slight outward openning?
it is for the smell. it allows more air to pass over it so you can enjoy the fragrance more.
Reply:so the glass can relate to woman, outward opening glass and woman who outwardly open their legs for any guy.
Reply:Maybe to minimize the outpour of the drink because rose flavor is very unpleasant. I have tried rose "juice" in some Arabian restaurant and it tastes gorss! I'll never try any rose drinks again.


We found tulip bulbs left over from last fall. Look fine. Will they bloom next year ?

yes they will - make sure you plant them in the up position :)

We found tulip bulbs left over from last fall. Look fine. Will they bloom next year ?
My guess is that some will but not all. Tulips should be planted in the fall of the year they were harvested in the growing fields.





Plant them here and there in your perennial garden but not in a mass planting -- get fresh bulbs for that.
Reply:I think so, they should.
Reply:If they've been in a cool place, it's certainly possible. At any rate, you have nothing to lose by trying, so plant them and hope for the best!
Reply:I just found some as well and am going to plant these just to see. I do know that bulbs out of the ground don't last forever.
Reply:they should as long as the bulbs are not dried out, but like all bulbs no guarantee of blooming
Reply:If they don't LOOK moldy, or all dried up, I'd plant 'em, just to see what happened. Just put 'em in the back, so if they don't grow, it wont mess everything up!


Happy planting!!
Reply:Take a good look at the bulbs. If they don't look "healthy" I doubt they'll sprout.





However, I have had bulbs in storage for over 3 years... a few dried out (which I didn't plant) but the ones that looked healthy I planted and each one spouted up just fine!
Reply:Try it and see. If they were kept in a dark cool place then it's possible.


Need 2 tulip glass tops for candle sticks sliver from Party Lite. Got them about 3 years ago.?

Glass is frosted white color.

Need 2 tulip glass tops for candle sticks sliver from Party Lite. Got them about 3 years ago.?
I'd watch for them on Ebay. You can also post a "wanted" item on there now.





Do they look like this? http://cgi.ebay.com/PartyLite-Frosted-Tu...





Or are they the peglite kind?
Reply:Did you ever try freecycle on yahoo groups? If you are searching for any item you post it and you never know someone may have it to give away for free.


Why does tulip bacon taste better than normal brands?

and i know its danish

Why does tulip bacon taste better than normal brands?
All bacon suppliers use there own process for curing the meat. Some will use different "salts" or solutions, some will smoke the meat for different periods of time and some will use different types of wood for smoking. Each process will effect the flavour of the bacon. The Danes do use something unique to their Bacon which does make it have a taste of it's own, mmmmm good!
Reply:Unless you raise your own hogs %26amp; have them butchered %26amp; smoked, bacon today is MOSTLY fat. It is NOT aged properly %26amp; it is NOT smoked correctly....


The Danish probably take their time %26amp; do it right.....
Reply:ther secret methord of curing
Reply:Never saw tulip bacon, now I will look for it.
Reply:Because its plant baste
Reply:because it comes from the best pigs.

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After my tulip dies, what is the best way to preserve the bulb for the following year?

after the greenery dies or turns brown, cut it back to the ground and leave it alone.. don't fertilize it or water it! they'll sprout early next spring. a little mulch over the area doesn't hurt, but all u'll need is a hand full no more then and inch or so will do fine!

After my tulip dies, what is the best way to preserve the bulb for the following year?
Wait till the green turns brown then just mow over them.
Reply:leave it in the ground (a damp cool spot ( where it was origonally) and it will grow back in that spot just as the year before! that is what bulb plants do! but, if nothing comes around next year, it means your plant could not survived! I would suggest stocking up on bulbs before the season, not only just in case, but also for extras to put elsewhere
Reply:After the flowers are done blooming, clip off the spent flower.Do not remove the tulips, leave them in the ground, allow the foliage to naturally die back as this process "feeds" the bulb for the next season. Once the foliage is dead you can clip back the foliage and wait until next spring to get new blooms. You can plant annuals in this area to give you summer long colour.
Reply:wait until foliage dies down then lift bulb and keep in a dark cool area until year planting. The bulb needs to reabsorb all the spent nutrients from the leaves and this is the time to give the bulb some fertiliser. (after flowering)
Reply:You don't have to do anything with you tulips...... they are a perennial........ which means they come back year after year.


The bulbs will multiply and next year you should have more tulips...... Annual type flowers can be planted on top of the tulips once they die off for the season. When the annual flowers are done for the season remove them in the fall and your flower bed is once again ready for your tulips come next spring.
Reply:If you are planning on removing them and replanting them it's best to allow the entire stem to turn brown before removing the bulbs from the soil. If you decide to remove them, do so gently, then make sure you clean the soil off, clip off the dead leaves and allow the bulbs to dry before wrapping them lightly in a brown paper bag and storing them in a cool dry place, such as a basement. Replant them the following early fall in moist soil which has been fertilized with bone meal.
Reply:after the flower die waint untill the foliage dies back. then dig them up lighhtly wash them off with water and let dry in the sun. then store them in a burlap bag or a bucket full of sawdust in a ciil dry place untill planting season(matters where you live oct-nov)
Reply:wait till the greens die down (turn brown). cut them to ground level and mulch deeply. the bulbs will stay happy in the ground till next spring. be sure to feed them some bone meal and give them a drink of water occasionally.


How are tulip bulbs formed?

like every bulb it starts from seed... the seed falls to the ground and when given the right environment it sprouts and grows leaves...most bulbs won't flower the first year because they save up energy to do it the next year... so the plant stores up all the energy it gains in its first year to help produce its flowers and leaves the next year... after it is done storing up in its first year you have a bulb it then sprouts up and flowers the 2nd year and during this year after it flowers it starts storing up more energy and produces little bulb offshoots... (you can see them if you dig em up) that is how a bulb reproduces asexually (without pollination and producing seed) and you can take the offshoots off to have another bulb...

How are tulip bulbs formed?
Bulbs are not grown from seeds. Bulbs multiply, then you can dig them up and seperate them or spead them out.


Is a tulip tree evergreen?

The Poplar Tulip tree is not evergreen.

Is a tulip tree evergreen?
Not in the Northeast.
Reply:no it is a decidious tree. The leaves typically change to yellow during the autumn and fall off during the winter with re-growth in the spring.
Reply:No They shead their leaves yearly.
Reply:Tulip trees are deciduous (lose their leaves in winter).


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What does TULIP stand for.?

And what does it mean to you?

What does TULIP stand for.?
Total depravity is the extensive ruin of man's nature.





Unconditional Election: God does elect men from the foundations of the world.





Limited Atonement: The Atonement of Jesus Christ is not limited in its power to save, but in the extent to which it reaches and will save.





Irresistible Grace: A grace that cannot be resisted and always works in the manner in which God desires.





Perseverance of the saints teaches that once God has renewed the heart of a sinner through the application of the redemption wrought by Christ upon the cross, he will continue to be saved and show forth the fruits of that salvation.
Reply:These flowers probably came from Turkey or Persia ( Iran ). They look a bit like a Tulban. It has always been very popular in Holland and the name got 'Dutched'. To me they are a nice flower.
Reply:the tulip flower
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it just kinda popped up in my mind
Reply:Total Depravity


Unconditional Election


Limited Atonement


Irresistible Grace


Perseverance of the Saints





It's the Calvinistic Soteriological viewpoints to which none I ascribe to.





I'm Arminian. :)
Reply:Total depravity


Unconditional election


Limited atonement


Irresistible grace


Perseverance of the saints





This is basic five-point Calvinism. And I'm not a Calvinist.
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Tiny Ugly Lilac Imbibed People


The Underage Limit In Peru


Tales Ukrainian Leaders Implicitly Prohibit


Take your pick.
Reply:I have no idea.


Is a tulip tree considered a hard wood?

Yes, hardwoods are basically angiosperms (broadleaved, mostly deciduous trees) versus softwoods or conifers (cone bearing trees).

Is a tulip tree considered a hard wood?
Yes... and no. If you are referring to its wood properties, than No. Tulip trees, and poplar (aspen), have very soft wood (for being labeled a "hard wood"). Many pines (which are soft woods) have harder wood than tulip trees. Those titles don't really make any sense. So if your looking for something like hardwood flooring, don't use tulip poplar.
Reply:That first answerer doesn't seem to get to the root of the question, but "special k" gives a good explanation. New methods of impregnating soft woods with resins (like Pergala) can turn tulip poplar into beautiful flooring. It has a green tint to the wood, my parents put it in their kitchen. RScott

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Question about .tulip design ,china?

does any one know what the china is called ,that looks like SWANSEA CHINA ,but actually its called something else . i do know thi question ,but i cannot remember it. thank you .

Question about .tulip design ,china?
twa noin tutu


I bought tulip and hyacinth bulbs last fall but did not plant them. Will they be good next year to plant?

If the bulbs are firm they are still good. Plant them as soon as the ground thaws.





These species of bulbs need a cold period (vernilization) in order to flower. Unless you stored the bulbs in a cold locations (garage, fridge etc.) you will not get flower this spring. Bloom should come the following year.

I bought tulip and hyacinth bulbs last fall but did not plant them. Will they be good next year to plant?
only if you have kept them in a cool dry place
Reply:Keep them in a paper bag . Keep them in a cool, dark place, they should be good for the next planting.
Reply:As long as you kept them in a cool dark place and they are still moist they should be fine.
Reply:No they will not be good to plant next year.





If any of them are still firm but soft/pliant (not mushy) plant them NOW.





A bulbs life is like a potato; if kept under ideal conditions it can last 3-4 weeks in good condition. After that they begin to deteriorate drawing moisture to keep it alive. The dead ones are usually 'petrified' other might get mushy and infect other bulbs.


Is the tulip tree of the same family as the magnolia tree? Thank you. Ellen?

Yes. The "tulip tree" or Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana) is in the same family as theSouthern Magnolia or Magnolia grandiflora. It is a deciduous hybrid.





See link below.

Is the tulip tree of the same family as the magnolia tree? Thank you. Ellen?
This small Tulip Magnolia is sometimes called a Tulip Tree. There is another tree that also carries that name causing some confusion


I planted tulip bulbs last year for the first time....?

they have already flowered and died off. I have no idea what to do with them now. Do I need to prepare them for next year or will they flower again? I am no Alan Titchmarsh!

I planted tulip bulbs last year for the first time....?
You do not need to do anything.They will come back next year.I would suggest that you let the foliage die or turn brown and then cut them back.Do not cut while the foliage is green,even though they have already flowered.If you cut the foliage before it dies your plants will not flower next year.
Reply:Are they in the ground are in pots? if they are in pots i let them die back and leave them in the pots if they is nothing else in the pots a plant are whatever . put the pot some where where it is sheltered that way the pot wont become saturated and rot your bulbs just leave them and they will be gorgeous next year
Reply:Yeah, they're bulbs so they'll be back. Did they get frost damage earlier??
Reply:I too had a lovely show of tulips this year!! had some amazing purple black ones... which did last a long time. I'm going to give them a good feeding now, while they are dyeing back and then plant some bedding plants during the summer on top of them! and see what happens next year!! good luck with yours.xx
Reply:just leave them alone unless you want to move them to a different spot but they only bloom once a year so by this time next year there should be more tulips because by sitting in the ground all year they multiply and that is why about every 2-3 years you need to divide them .
Reply:I trimmed them all the way to half an inch from the ground. An older lady told me that I can even dig them up, keep them protected and put them back out next year, but I don't want to do that. I planted new flowers all around where I trimmed them at.
Reply:You' can remove the spent flowers and stems. Leave the leaves, their purpose is to nourish the bulb and new bulb pups that grow from the "mother" bulb. When the foliage dies, it is safe to cut off. They'll be back in spring. have fun
Reply:You can put a little bulb fertilizer on them if you want, or bury some egg shells, which is the same thing. Wait until spring and they will reward you again. They're really easy. Enjoy.
Reply:If they are where you want them to be, just leave them alone. Next spring you will have lovely flowers again.
Reply:my mam leaves them where they are and the daffs.
Reply:If you are in the UK you can have trouble with rot if they are left in the ground. You can lift them after flowering, store them in a garage over the summer, and replant them in November ready for the next spring. It gives you a chance to slpit them, and allows them to spread faster

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Is a tulip a monocot or dicot?

Monocot

Is a tulip a monocot or dicot?
monocot.





Look it up in biology books. Monocots have long, skinny leaves (like grass) with parallel veins.





I know you said "need source." I googled "monocot dicot" and pulled up a bunch of websites complete with colorful drawings. I didn't include them here because it was hard to choose the best ones. Google it and you'll get more information than you need, easily. I just now thought: try "monocot dicot bulb." The sites I got didn't address bulbs. They are monocots (check the leaves), but a website will tell you more.
Reply:monocot
Reply:monocot.


check the leaves; monocot leaves have paralel veins


check the petals; if the petals are multiple of 3, then it's monocot
Reply:It is a monocot.





Here's the site that explains it all:


http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/fara...
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Tiki and Tulip, which name for a girl do you like better?

Sorry, but for a little girl, I don't like either name.


Suggestion: Tanji

Tiki and Tulip, which name for a girl do you like better?
I don't really like either of them... Both sound a little too childish... You have to think about if the baby growns up to become a Dr. or something... plus tiki is too easy to make fun of and tulip is just odd... if you want a unique name go with something like Celeste or Amberlie.
Reply:No offense, but I don't like either. Why not Rose or Lily? Those are flower names...
Reply:neither. try again
Reply:None. Get a better name.
Reply:Neither.





Tiki-torch is the first thing that comes to mind with that one. And Tulip is too... old-lady-ish. How would her friends shorten it? Tu-tu? Lip??
Reply:Is this for a poodle or a human child?.....Try again
Reply:neither
Reply:Do you really want your daughter to grow up in todays world, with all the cruelty associated with peer pressure in school with either name? Yes cute for you, but potentially hard for her in the future.
Reply:sorry but none try something not Flower lik or an Object's Name!
Reply:Since you ask for an opinion, I personally don't care much for either name.





But if it has to be one of these two, I guess Tiki would be the lesser of two evils.
Reply:You ARE joking, right?
Reply:Tiki is cute for a little girl but how about when she grows up?
Reply:sorry to say but both those names suck! How bout Tiki mug while ur at it!
Reply:You're talking about naming a girl cat or dog, aren't you? (Hopefully not a human)
Reply:sorry but I don't like either name
Reply:I'd go for Tulip, I think it's cute and an original flower name. Tiki sounds like the name of an exotic dancer, or a cute pet dog.
Reply:Sorry,but neither
Reply:Tiki sounds like a dog's name and Tulip sounds too much like Two lips. Not good.
Reply:Are you naming gerbils or cats? Both are horrible names for a little girl. Iris is nice, as is Rose.
Reply:I'm sorry honey, but either name doesn't really do it for me. I agree that they would be cute when the child is young, but they are only young for a few years.


Think about what would work when the kid is running for president of their high school class, or in the professional world...I don't think I could take a resume from a person whose name was Tiki or Tulip very seriously.


If you do like those names, what about having it be a middle name instead of a legal first name?
Reply:Tiki
Reply:Tulip. Tiki sounds like a parrot's name!
Reply:I don't like either.
Reply:tulip
Reply:Dont like either one.
Reply:neither
Reply:I like Tiki, but what are using for a middle name?
Reply:Neither....... That is so Mean.........!!!!!!!!
Reply:They're not my kind of names...Maybe as a middle name...
Reply:tulip all the way


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I have tulip and hyacinth plants that have died back. they are in pots..what do i do now?

the tulip and hycinth are the plants which grow from bulbs.the bulbs needs more care and are very sensitive if they dont get proper managment and a good light in day and tin case of hycinth and tulip these require a cool temp for blooming and their leaves dry after offset of spring after blooming so for next year planting these bulbs need a good storage out of soil ,if these care are not taken this would be the reason.and more wetty pots of bulbs also show weakness due to rottning bcos of frequent water use.

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My Spring tulip flower heads get nipped off & left on the ground. What vermin is doing this? squirrels, birds?

I think it happens during the night or at dawn as the felled flower heads on the ground are not yet wilted in the morning when I find them.

My Spring tulip flower heads get nipped off %26amp; left on the ground. What vermin is doing this? squirrels, birds?
Rabbits or deer
Reply:almost all animals that eat vegetation will eat the tulip flowers,rabbits,squirels,donkeys,deer.ra... etc
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Do Tulip Poplars have deep or shallow roots? I need to know so I can decide where I want them.?

My mother planted one not too far from her house (probably 15 feet) and that was over 20 years ago. She has not had any problems with the them.

Do Tulip Poplars have deep or shallow roots? I need to know so I can decide where I want them.?
4 to 6 inches of soil will do fine


My tulip didnot do well this spring , should i dig them up and replant them this fall?

After the leaves dry out,dig them up and let the bulbs dry.They will be as good as new for next Spring.Good luck.....PS......I keep mine in a paper bag...

My tulip didnot do well this spring , should i dig them up and replant them this fall?
yes let them dry out first with the leaves.. if you dig out the leafs too early they will not produce enough energy through the leaf's to make flowers next year. You do not have to dig up the bulbs. i do not dig them up and haven't for about 4 years and they still come back strong
Reply:If your tulips did not do well this spring, then there are several possible reasons. However, the solution to the problem will vary according to what the problem was.





If you live in a part of the country with mild winters, such as California or any of the states in the deep south, then your tulip bulbs may not have gotten enough winter chill. Unlike daffodils, which do well in the south without much chilling, tulips need a certain amount of winter chill to do well in the spring. The solution to this problem is to lift the bulbs after the leaves have died back, store the bulbs in a paper bag, and chill them in the refrigerator for a few weeks in the fall or winter before replanting them.





If you live in an area with adequate winter chill, then you should look for a different cause for your tulips' poor performance. Perhaps the soil is not very good. In that case, it could help to lift the bulbs after the leaves have died, and then add a generous amount of rotted compost to the soil, mixing it well. Then replant the tulips in the improved soil.





These are not the only two possible reasons that your tulips did poorly, but I think they are the most likely reasons.


Are tulip, daisy, rose, peach and eucalyptus terrestrial?

Yes. Terrestrial simply means the roots grow in the ground.


Epiphytic like orchids means the roots grow in the air and may merely attach themselves to tree trunks or bark for support . Lithophytic means the roots grow on rocks. Saprophytic means they derive nourishment from dead matter. Parasitic means they extract nourishment from the host. Hope this helps.

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My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?

Our area is still going to have about another month of freezing temps. Is this going to be a problem? Should I cover them during freezing weather? I am an amatuer and this is my first garden. I haven't planted bulbs since elementary school.

My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Tulips are already startig to come up in some areas. Spring is not too far away. They love the cold, don't worry about covering them. They will be fine and it takes a couple of months for them to reach height and bloom. Perfect!
Reply:Actually when you plant tulips they grow in the fall to just under the soil level. So don't be surprised to see them now. If they are in an unusually warm microclimate (say a south facing wall) then you might want to cover them with a light mulch to keep things cooler. But otherwise, their appearance in Feb isn't unusual, especially for the early blooming tulip varieties. You didn't mention what type of tulips there are.
Reply:My tulips started coming up in Feb last year and it snowed on them. They bloomed quite nicely! We have more snow this year in Utah (expected another big storm today) , but they should be fine. They love the cold and are pretty hardy little things. I planted new bulbs this year and right now there is over a foot of snow on top of their planter. They should be fine. Nice thing about a layer of snow is that it won't get colder than 32 degrees under it even if the nighttime temps are way lower.
Reply:They will be fine ...don't worry. They know what they are doing!! Mine are showing their greenery too...and we are due a few more frosts..and freezes as well...


They will bloom this spring...and you will be delighted in their showy blooms! : )
Reply:They'll be fine. They will stop growing during the freezing weather. It's possible just the tips might get nipped, but they are used to emerging before it's truly warm out. They can handle it.





(and besides, covering plants is for brief overnight freezes. It won't help if it's going to be cold for a month)


Do tulip trees produce those little helicopter seeds?

no, maple , ash, and a few others do that heilcopter thing..

Do tulip trees produce those little helicopter seeds?
No they come from maple trees
Reply:I believe they come from Maple Trees
Reply:no. I think you are seeing seed pods from a maple tree
Reply:I actually think thy're from maple trees.
Reply:no, tulip trees have the buds where you pinch the end off and squeeze them , they squirt like water guns
Reply:Maple trees
Reply:I am presuming you're thinking of maple trees here.


Could you tell if you would have any tulip blossoms this year by looking at the new leaves that just came out?

My tulips from last year just came out with small leaves but I took a look at the inside(center) of the leaves most of them have nothing there.

Could you tell if you would have any tulip blossoms this year by looking at the new leaves that just came out?
If you planted them last year, they should definately bloom this year. dont transplant them or dig them up at all. this could hinder the blooming process. just be patient and let the flowers do their thing.
Reply:stop playing with them





they are just coming out relax


that is how they start just let them come up on their own
Reply:Tulips should be dug up and cleaned and the healthy bulbs planted the next season. They don't return well if left in the ground to return on their own. Also, I don't know where you live, but the bulbs need 4-6 weeks of cold to bloom well, so if your winters are mild, then refrigerate them for the time prior to planting. Good Luck
Reply:the leaves won't tell u anything. the flower is usually on the end of the stalk and that takes a while to form.
Reply:sounds as if they're still maturing, although with no heads yet, it could be that you cut the green back too early last fall and it needed that green for its growth for the next season. that's what they call a "blind" tulip. dig it up, and start over cuz you'll never get another flower from that. always let the green go completely brown before cutting it down.


Poll, -Tulip, or Rose ?

jo

Poll, -Tulip, or Rose ?
roses. i don't like tulips. they annoy me
Reply:a rose
Reply:Roses.....
Reply:tulip.
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Reply:any as long as it is white ;)
Reply:yellow roses.....
Reply:Tulips. I like simple things. Not showy or flashy
Reply:Rose
Reply:ROSE
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Reply:rose red still a bud so it lasts longer
Reply:Roses are my favourite :)
Reply:Tulip....
Reply:White Rose
Reply:I love all flowers !!
Reply:Tulip.
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Reply:Fragrant Red Roses!

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Are tulip stems edible?

The stems always smell like fresh green peas to me!

Are tulip stems edible?
eat one and let us know...
Reply:If they are grown organically, you could always try cooking them and find out how they taste.... and let us know!!!!
Reply:Here is a list of edible flowers...





Alliums (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) - Known as the "Flowering Onions." There are approximately four hundred species that includes the familiar onion, garlic, chives, ramps, and shallots. All members of this genus are edible. Their flavors range from mild onions and leeks right through to strong onion and garlic. All parts of the plants are edible. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young developing seed-heads are even stronger. We eat the leaves and flowers mainly in salads. The leaves can also be cooked as a flavoring with other vegetables in soups, etc.





Chive Blossoms - Use whenever a light onion flavor and aroma is desired. Separate the florets and enjoy the mild, onion flavor in a variety of dishes.





Garlic Blossoms - The flowers can be white or pink, and the stems are flat instead of round. The flavor has a garlicky zing that brings out the flavor of your favorite food. Milder than the garlic bulb. Wonderful in salads.





Angelica - Depending on the variety, flower range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose. It has a flavor similar to licorice. Angelica is valued culinary from the seeds and stems, which are candied and used in liqueurs, to the young leaves and shoots, which can be added to a green salad. Because of its celery-like flavor, Angelica has a natural affinity with fish. The root lends an interesting juniper-like flavor to breads. Often the leaves are minced and used as a part of a court boullion to season poaching liquid. The leaves have a stronger, clean taste and make a interesting addition to salads. In its native northern Europe, even the mature leaves are used, particularly by the Laplanders, as a natural fish preservative. Many people in the cold Northern regions such as Greenland, Siberia, and Finland consider Angelica a vegetable, and eat the stems raw, sometimes spread with butter. Young leaves can be made into a tea.





Anise Hyssop - Both flowers and leaves have a delicate anise or licorice flavor. Some people say the flavor reminds them of root beer. The blossoms make attractive plate garnishes and are often used in Chinese-style dishes





Apple Blossoms - Apple Blossoms have a delicate floral flavor and aroma. They are a nice accompaniment to fruit dishes and can easily be candied to use as a garnish. Eat in moderation; may contain cyanide precursors.





Arugula - Also called garden rocket, roquette, rocket-salad, Oruga, Rocketsalad, rocket-gentle; Raukenkohl (German); rouquelle (French); rucola (Italian). An Italian green usually appreciated raw in salads or on sandwiches. The flowers are small, white with dark centers and can be used in the salad for a light piquant flavor. The flowers taste very similar to the leaves and range in color from white to yellowish with dark purple veins. Arugula resembles radish leaves in both appearance and taste. Leaves are compound and have a spicy, peppery flavor that starts mild in young leaves and intensifies as they mature.


Arugula Salad


Arugula, Pear and Asiago Cheese Salad


Arugula Salad With Stuffed Salmon Balls


Walnut, Arugula %26amp; Gorgonzola Crostini





Aquatic Plants - Cattails and Lotuc Leaves





Banana Blossoms -





Basil - Depending on the type, the flowers are either bright white, pale pink, or a delicate lavender. The flavor of the flower is milder, but similar to the leaves of the same plant. Basil also has different varieties that have different milder flavors like lemon and mint. Sprinkle them over salad or pasta for a concentrated flavor and a spark of color that gives any dish a fresh, festive look.


Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil





Bee Balm - Also called Wild Bergamot, Wild Oswego Tea, Horsemint, Monarda. Wild bee balm tastes like oregano and mint. The taste of bee balm is reminiscent of citrus with soft mingling of lemon and orange. The red flowers have a minty flavor. Any place you use oregano, you can use bee balm blossoms. The leaves and flower petals can also be used in both fruit and regular salads. The leaves taste like the main ingredient in Earl Gray Tea and can be used as a substitute.





Borage - Has lovely cornflower blue star-shaped flowers. Blossoms have a cool, cucumber taste. Wonderful in punches, lemonade, gin and tonics, sorbets, chilled soups, cheese tortas, and dips.





Broccoli Florets - The top portion of broccoli is actually flower buds. Given time each will burst into a bright yellow flower, which is why they are called florets. Small yellow flowers have a mild spiciness (mild broccoli flavor), and are delicious in salads or in a stir-fry or steamer.





Burnet - The taste usually is likened to that of cucumbers, and burnet can be used interchangeably with borage.





Calendula - Also called Marigolds. A wonderful edible flower. Flavors range from spicy to bitter, tangy to peppery. Their sharp taste resembles saffron (also known as Poor Man’s Saffron). Has pretty petals in golden-orange hues. Sprinkle them on soups, pasta or rice dishes, herb butters, and salads. Petals add a yellow tint to soups, spreads, and scrambled eggs.





Carnations - Steep in wine, candy, or use as cake decoration. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent. Petals add color to salads or aspics. Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.





Chamomile - The flowers are small and daisy-like and have a sweet, apple-like flavor.





Chevil - Chervil flowers are delicate white flowers with an anise flavor. Chervil's flavor is lost very easily, either by drying the herb, or too much heat. That is why it should be added at the end of cooking or sprinkled on in its fresh, raw state





Chicory - Earthy flavor, eat either the petals or the buds. Chicory has a pleasant, mild-bitter taste that has been compared to endive.





Chrysanthemums - Tangy, slightly bitter, ranging in colors from red, white, yellow and orange. They range in taste from faint peppery to mild cauliflower. They sould be blanched first and then scatter the petals on a salad. The leaves can also be used to flavor vinegar. Always remove the bitter flower base and use petals only. Young leaves and stems of the Crown Daisy, also known as Chop Suey Greens or Shingiku in Japan, are widely used in oriental stir-fries and as salad seasoning.





Cilantro/Cilantro - Like the leaves and seeds, the flowers have a strong herbal flavor. Use leaves and flowers raw as the flavor fades quickly when cooked. Sprinkle to taste on salads, bean dishes, and cold vegetable dishes.





Citrus blossoms (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat) - Use highly scented waxy petals sparingly. Distilled orange flower water is characteristic of Middle Eastern pastries and beverages. Citrus flavor and lemony.





Clover - Sweet, anise-like, licorice.





Cornflower - Also called Bachelor’s button. They have a slightly sweet to spicy, clove-like flavor. Bloom is a natural food dye. More commonly used as garnish.





Dandelions - Member of Daisy family. Flowers are sweetest when picked young, and just before eating. They have a sweet, honey-like flavor. Mature flowers are bitter. Good raw or steamed. Also made into wine. Young leaves taste good steamed, or tossed in salads. When serving a rice dish use dandelion petals like confetti over the rice.





Daylilies - Slightly sweet with a mild vegetable flavor, like sweet lettuce or melon. Their flavor is a combination of asparagus and zucchini. Chewable consistency. Some people think that different colored blossoms have different flavors. To use the surprisingly sweet petals in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Also great to stuff like squash blossoms. Flowers look beautiful on composed salad platters or crowning a frosted cake. Sprinkle the large petals in a spring salad. In the spring, gather shoots two or three inches tall and use as a substitute for asparagus. NOTE: Many Lilies contain alkaloids and are NOT edible. Day Lillies may act as a laxative.





Dill - Tangy; like leaves but stronger. Use yellow dill flowers as you would the herb itself - to season hot or cold soups, seafood, dressings or dips. Seeds used in pickling and baking.





Elderberry - The blossoms are a creamy color and have a sweet scent and sweet taste. When harvesting elderberry flowers, do not wash them as that removes much of the fragrance and flavor. Instead check them carefully for insects. The fruit is used to make wine. CAUTION: All other parts of this plant are poisonous! Do not even eat the stems of the flowers!





English Daisy - The flowers have a mildly bitter taste and are most commonly used for their looks than their flavor. The petals are used as a garnish and in salads.





Fennel - Lovely, star-burst yellow flowers have a mile anise flavor. Use with desserts or cold soups, or as a garnish with entrees.





Fuchsia - Blooms have no distinct flavor. Explosive colors and graceful shape make it ideal as garnish.





Gardenia - Intensely fragrant light cream-colored blossom used for decorative purposes. In the Far East, dried gardenia blossoms impart fragrance to jasmine tea.





Garden Sorrel - Sorrel flowers are tart, lemon tasting. So use like a lemon: on pizza, a salad topping, in sauces, over cucumber salads.





Geranium -





Gladiolas - Flowers (anthers removed) have a nondescript flavor (taste vaquely like lettuce) but make lovely receptacles for sweet or savory spreads or mousses. Toss individual petals in salads.





Hibiscus - Cranberry-like flavor with citrus overtones. Use slightly acidic petals sparingly in salads or as garnish.





Hollyhock - Very bland tasting flavor.





Honeysuckle - Sweet honey flavor. Berries are highly poisonous - Do not eat them!





Hyacinth - The bulb of this plant is edible and was a particular favorite of the Nez Perce Indians. It was eaten either raw or cooked and has a sweet, nutlike flavor.





Impatiens -





Jasmine - The flowers are intensely fragrant and are traditionally used for scenting tea.





Johnny-Jump-Ups - Lovely yellow, white and purple blooms have a mild wintergreen flavor and can be used in salads, to decorate cakes, or served with soft cheese. They are also a great addition to drinks, soups, desserts or salads.





Lavender - Sweet, floral flavor, with lemon and citrus notes. Flowers look beautiful and taste good too in a glass of champagne, with chocolate cake, or as a garnish for sorbets or ice creams. Lavender lends itself to savory dishes also, from hearty stews to wine-reduced sauces. Diminutive blooms add a mysterious scent to custards, flans or sorbets. NOTE: Do not consume lavender oil unless you absolutely know that it has not be sprayed and is culinary safe.


Cottage Cheese-Herb Bread


Crostini with White Truffle %26amp; Olive Paste


Grilled Pork Chops with Lavender Flowers


Lavender Creme Brulee


Lavender Custard, Lavender Infusion, and Lavender Jelly


Lavender Focaccia


Lavender Hazelnut Bread


Lavender Jelly


Lavender Sorbet


Lavender Tea Cookies


Peppered Lavender Beef





Lemon Verbena - Tiny cream-colored citrus-scented blossoms. Leaves and flowers steeped as an herb tea, and used to flavor custards and flans.





Lilac - The flavor of lilacs varies from plant to plant. Very perfumy, slightly bitter. Has a distinct lemony taste with floral, pungent overtones. Great in salads.





Linden - Small flowers, white to yellow was are delightfully fragrant and have a honeylike flavor.





Marjoram - Flowers are a milder version of plant's leaf. Use as you would the herb.





Mint - The flavor of the flowers is minty, with different overtones depending on the variety. Mint flowers and leaves are great in Middle Eastern dishes.





Mustard - Young leaves can be steamed, used as a herb, eaten raw, or cooked like spinach. NOTE: Some people are highly allergic to mustard. Start with a small amount.





Nasturtiums - Come in varieties ranging from trailing to upright and in brilliant sunset colors with peppery flavors. Nasturtiums rank among most common edible flowers. Blossoms have a sweet, spicy flavor similar to watercress. Stuff whole flowers with savory mousse. Leaves add peppery tang to salads. Pickled seed pods are less expensive substitute for capers. Use entire flowers to garnish platters, salads, cheese tortas, open-faced sandwiches, and savory appetizers.





Okra - Also known as Ochro, Okoro, Quimgombo, Quingumbo, Ladies Fingers and Gumbo. It has hibiscus-like flowers and seed pods that, when picked tender, produce a delicious vegetable dish when stewed or fried. When cooked it resembles asparagus yet it may be left raw and served in a cold salad. The ripe seeds have been used as a substitute for coffee; the seed can be dried and powdered for storage and future use.





Orchids -





Oregano - Milder version of plant's leaf. Use as you would the herb.





Pansy - Pansies have a slightly sweet green or grassy flavor. If you eat only the petals, the flavor is extremely mild, but if you eat the whole flower, there is a winter, green overtone. Use them as garnishes, in fruit salads, green salad, desserts or in soups.





Pea Blossoms - NOTE: Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous. Edible garden peas bloom mostly in white, but may have other pale coloring. The blossoms are slightly sweet and crunchy and they taste like peas. The shoots and vine tendrils are edible, with a delicate, pea-like flavor. Here again, remember that harvesting blooms will diminish your pea harvest, so you may want to plant extra.





Peach blossoms





Pear blossoms





Petunia - Petunia flowers have a mild flowery taste and can be used as a garnish.





Pineapple Guava - The flavor is sweet and tropical, somewhat like a freshly picked ripe papaya or exotic melon still warm from the sun.





Primrose - Colorful with a sweet, but bland taste.





Queen Anne's Lace - Flavor is lightly carrot like. Great in salads.





Radish Flowers - Depending on the variety, flowers may be pink, white or yellow, and will have a distinctive, spicy bite (has a radish flavor). Best used in salads.





Rosemary - Milder version of leaf. Fresh or dried herb and blossoms enhance flavor of Mediterranean dishes. Use with meats, seafoods, sorbets or dressings .


Lemon Rosemary Chicken





Roses - Flavors depend on type, color, and soil conditions. Flavor reminiscent of strawberries and green apples. Sweet, with subtle undertones ranging from fruit to mint to spice. All roses are edible, with the flavor being more pronounced in the darker varieties. In miniature varieties can garnish ice cream and desserts, or larger petals can be sprinkled on desserts or salads. Freeze them in ice cubes and float them in punches also. Petals used in syrups, jellies, perfumed butters and sweet spreads.





Safflower - Its dried flowers, Mexican saffron, are used as a food colorant in place of the more aromatic and expensive Spanish saffron.





Sage - The flowers are violet-blue, pink or white up to 1 3/8 inches long, small, tubelike, clustered together in whorls along the stem tops. Flowers have a subtler sage taste than the leaves and can be used in salads and as a garnish. Flowers are a delicious companion to many foods including beans, corn dishes, sauteed or stuffed mushrooms, or pesto sauce.





Savory - The flavor of the flowers is somewhat hot and peppery.





Scarlet Runner Beans - Bean pods toughen as they age, so make use of young pods as well as flowers. Please note: Sweet Pea flowers are not edible.





Scented Geraniums - The flower flavor generally corresponds to the variety. For example, a lemon-scented geranium would have lemon-scented flowers. They come in fragrances from citrus and spice to fruits and flowers, and usually in colors of pinks and pastels. Sprinkle them over desserts and in refreshing drinks or freeze in ice cubes. NOTE: Citronelle variety may not be edible.





Snap Dragon - Delicate garden variety can be bland to bitter. Flavors depend on type, color, and soil conditions.





Squash Blossoms - Squash and pumpkin blossoms are edible and taste mildly of raw squash. Prepare the blossoms by washing and trimming the stems and remove the stamens.





Sunflower - The flower is best eaten in the bud stage when it tastes similar to artichokes. Once the flower opens, the petals may be used like chrysanthemums, the flavor is distinctly bittersweet. The unopened flower buds can also be steamed like artichokes.





Sweet Woodruff - The flower flavor is sweet and grassy with a hint of nutty, vanilla flavor.





Thyme - Milder version of leaf. Use sprigs as garnish or remove flowers and sprinkle over soups, etc. (anywhere the herb might be used.)





Tuberous Begonia - NOTE: Only Hybrids are edible. The petals of the tuberous begonias are edible. Their bright colors and sour, fruity taste bring flavor and beauty to any summer salad. Begonia blossoms have a delicious citrusy sour taste and a juicy crunch. The petals are used as a garnish and in salads. Stems, also, can be used in place of rhubarb. The flowers and stems contain oxalic acid and should not be consumed by individuals suffering from gout, kidneystones, or rheumatism.





Tulip Petals - Flavor varies from tulip to tulip, but generally the petals taste like sweet lettuce, fresh baby peas, or a cucumber-like texture and flavor. NOTE: Some people have had strong allergic reactions to them. If touching them causes a rash, numbness etc. Don't eat them! Don't eat the bulbs ever.





Violets - Sweet, perfumed flavor. Related flowers, Johnny jump-ups or violas, and pansies now come in colorful purples and yellows to apricot and pastel hues. I like to eat the tender leaves and flowers in salads. I also use the flowers to beautifully embellish desserts and iced drinks. Freeze them in punches to delight children and adults alike. All of these flowers make pretty adornments for frosted cakes, sorbets, or any other desserts, and they may be crystallized as well. heart-shaped leaves are edible, and tasty when cooked like spinach.





Yucca Petals - The white Yucca flower is crunchy with a mildly sweet taste (a hint of artichoke). in the spring, they can be used in salads and as a garnish.


Red tulip centerpiece ideas? rent or buy cylinder vaces?

You can buy cylinder vases for very little money.





I'd just go to your local craft store and buy them. They're extremely cheap and will certainly save you money than having to rent them. Not to mention, if you rent them and one breaks, you're not only paying the fee to rent them, but also paying to replace them. If you just buy them yourself and they break, then it's no big deal and you're not losing any great deal of money.

Red tulip centerpiece ideas? rent or buy cylinder vaces?
Rent.





This was part of th reason I decided to go to a florist honestly. I thought about making my own centerpieces %26amp; such, but when I priced vases it was a insane amount. If you only need a couple, it's fine. But I needed 15. Even at Wal Mart I couldn't find anything under about $8. Through my florist, I'm getting beautful tall vases for free (I'm having her do the flowers as well), but even if I only wanted to rent the vases I would have saved about 80%.
Reply:make them yourself. its easy find what you want them to be in and they will cost less and get flowers where you know a place where the fake ones are or use fresh. its easier to make and get the stuff ready to use.
Reply:You can get them cheap at the Dollar Tree, or a sale at Michaels.
Reply:Your $1 stores have beautiful vases.
Reply:Buy the vases then sell them back to other brides over craigslist.org, ebay or see if restaurants would buy them from you when you are finished with them.
Reply:You could buy them for pretty cheap and then give them as favors to close family or friends to remember the day by!


White Tulip Hostel - Amsterdam. Experiences?

Have you stayed at this place or heard anything about it? I'm going to the dam with 3 friends and i don't want to end up in a craphole.. despite being on a budget!!


Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated too.

White Tulip Hostel - Amsterdam. Experiences?
free weed in your pancakes, hookers if youre ugly
Reply:all the hostels on the Warmoestraat are kinda nasty.....





one thing I did once was stayed at one called "the veteran" and we put all of us in a private rooms for 80....better than sharing with strangers....it was owned by some nice vietnamese....





have fun
Reply:Its terrible, i stayed there once before. Damp on the walls, tiny rooms, very very rude reception staff. Stay at the Amsterdam cribs, its pretty central, the guy who runs it is a gem, and it has a wicked lounge/chill out room with a kitchen!





Plus its pretty cheap!
Reply:Just don't watch the movie 'Hostel' or 'Wolf Creek' before you go!





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My tulip bulbs bloom great the first year only. How can I get them to rebloom year after year?

Tulips need to be treated a little differently than most perrenials.





With most perrenials, all you have to do is plant them, feed the mand leave them alone.





With Tulips, you MUST allow the flower to die and shrivel on its own. For some reason, removingthe flower, or the flower stem causes the Tulip to grow weaker and results in a smaller less healthy plant the following year.





Next spring, when you see them first starting to come up, feed them. You NEED to use a good all around plant food





DO NOT USE BONE MEAL, DO NOT USE BLOOD MEAL.





Unlss you plan on combining htose with two or three others, they are NO good. They do NOT contain the nutrients that plants need.





They are excellent fertilizers, but only when used in combination with other fertilizers.





What I would suggest is that in early spring, cover the area with worm casings. Then feed every week or two with a balanced (20-20-20) water soluble fertilizer. After the tulips bloom, cut the dead flowers off, but leave the flower stalks alone and allow them to die back naturally. This should result in larger better blooms the next year.





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My tulip bulbs bloom great the first year only. How can I get them to rebloom year after year?
Do you put bone meal in the holes when you plant the bulbs in the fall?


Maybe you have moles or voles?


It could be the weather. If you aren't getting very much moisture the bulbs won't bloom either. I water mine a few times in the winter and it helps them bloom in the spring.
Reply:Where are you buying your bulbs? If you're getting the 'discount' variety, they are often not as good or long lasting as the quality bulbs.
Reply:You didn't say what zone you live in, but in the warmer climates, tulips don't generally do well after the first year. They need a fair amount of winter chill. Where I live, in northern coastal California (north of SF), most tulips perform more or less as annuals. When you buy them, they have been pre-treated by storage in a cold environment, so they do great the first year. After that, because we don't get enough hours of temperatures under 40 degrees or so, they don't usually do much. You could dig them up and stick them in the refrigerator for 6 weeks or so before replanting. But that seems like a lot of work to me. So I either plant new ones in the fall, or I plant species tulips, which do better than the big fancy ones in a warmer climate.
Reply:Most bulbs are perennializing and some even naturalizing. Perennializing bulbs will return several years in a row. The large sized quality bulbs will return for at least 3 years. Naturalizing bulbs will reproduce and come back every year.





Bulbous plants will not flower again unless their leaves, which manufacture starch and sugars through photosynthesis, have time to replenish the depleted food supply of the bulb for the coming year. To replenish they create embryos for the next year’s flowers and, in the case of corms, produce new corms to replace the old ones. This process continues for weeks after the flowers die. That’s why the foliage must never be cut until it has yellowed. And even after the foliage has completely withered, the bulbs are at work below ground. Whether they are lifted and stored for winter in warm climates or left to winter in the cold, they continue to undergo chemical change to prepare for the next cycle.





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Reply:Leave them in the soil after bloomin and after the leaves are completely dry%26gt; Don't worry about watering, just forget about them(put a tag to remember whre they are): be sure it's the quality that doesn't attract racoon or moles(otherwise put some pepper in case you find them undigged).


When the winter is over (I live in Canada) use some fertilizer every 2 weeks and water in the morning so you won't have any problems in case of frost. Not so much water just what you need to revive them.
Reply:When they have bloomed and start to die away, let them die naturally. If you cut them down after they start to die, the following year they will only grow foliage and not flowers.
Reply:Maybe add a little fertilizer a month or so before they will bloom black? I remember my mom had some in her old garden and they came back every year. Have you thought about the location? Maybe it's to much sun or not enough? Try to read up on tulips a little and then check your garden, make sure there are no other plants near by that might be taking away the nutrients in the soil and that they are in a good location. Good luck.
Reply:If you soil is poor, you'll need to feed 'em - bone meal, bulb food, etc.





But it could alsobe that the tulips' you're picking are fancy hybrid that were made to have new and interesting flowers. Those tend to be fabulous initially, and then loose power over time. Many people put in brand new tulip bulbs every year, or every other year.





If you want tulips to come back again and again - pick one that naturalize. They will actually spread and increase, rather than poop out, over time.

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Bought tulip phone box you take cables out ur modem?
7 hours and not an answer until now.


My tulip bilbs have been frozen. I live in Fargo, ND. -20. Are they salvagable?

Can the be planted or not?

My tulip bilbs have been frozen. I live in Fargo, ND. -20. Are they salvagable?
I doubt they will be harmed at all if they are in the ground. It is recommended that tulips be planted prior to freezing and winter outside. The ground is usually slightly warmer than the air temperature, that is why they bloom again in spring. If you have them in a garage, it's a crap shoot. They may be ok, but don't be suprised if they are damaged. I would plant them and see what happens.
Reply:Inspect them for any softeness...any sign of mushiness or cuts. If they appear still firm and without noticeable damage, they may have survived the punishment. Once frozen, then thawed, they turn to mush....and are good for only adding to the compost pile.
Reply:If they are in the ground and you didn't cover them with a lot of mulch they probably aren't any good. Since you asked of they could be planted I am assuming they froze in your shed or garage. IF they truly froze through you may as well toss them. Then they thaw they will turn to goop. If they froze a little just look to make sure there are no rotten spots on them and give them a try.
Reply:As a fellow North Dakota gardener (Hettinger)I'm always amazed anything grows here! -23 degrees yesterday +45 today!! If they're in the ground they'll do just fine. If not in the ground you've got problems. The reason tulips are planted in the fall is to allow them time to establish roots before our ground turns to concrete. If the bulbs are firm you might try 'forcing' them to bloom indoors and replanting them outside when the concrete melts. RScott
Reply:are they still in the ground? If they are in a shed or garage, they may be ok.....probably won't grow if they are still in the ground, tho....


When is the right time to sow tulip seeds?

hi every one...i have a small gadren strip and a few flower pots....i have taken fasicnations for tulips..as i dont know anything about gardening could u please help me out with this one..i live in melbourne and its winter now..

When is the right time to sow tulip seeds?
Plant tulips 8" deep, about five to six months before spring. Put some Bulb Booster in with them while planting, it'll give them a little extra nutrition. Now would be the perfect time to plant in your area.Water deep, and try not to let dry out. Water more often on dry or windy days. Make sure they are 8" deep and with the points facing up. Bye Bye!
Reply:I think 8" is a little too deep - I recommond no more than 6" deep, and they are bulbs - not seeds. It is of interest to note that tulips were first grown in Turkey rathqaer than in Holland. bnlfinkl


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Reply:Fall is the time to plant bulbs. As a rule of thumb, I plant mine 3 times the diameter in depth, so if you have a 2 inch bulb, plant it 6 inches deep. Give them a little bone meal for nourishment and think about placing some chicken wire over where you planted them if you see them being dug up by critters. If you plant some in pots, give them a light drink and place them in a dark corner of your garage where they will go through a cold period. You can bring them inside in the spring and "force" them to bloom for some late winter color.





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When is the best time to plant tulip bulbs in michigan?

I see tulips popping up everywhere now..is it too late to start them off for blooms this spring?

When is the best time to plant tulip bulbs in michigan?
The best time to plant them is in the fall-probably lae October for your area. They need the cold to grow their roots(they root best at 48 degrees) and to initiate their flower development. If you've bought potted tulips for the Spring season this year you can plant them outside when they've finished blooming. Don't cut the foliage. Leave it alone to yellow up. It needs the leaves to make food for next years development. Tulips make new bulbs that grow from the old bulbs every year. If you take it out of the pot and it looks like a double bulb don't separate them. Leave them together. The new developing bulb takes nutrients from the old one that just flowered.
Reply:The best time to plant them is in the fall but if you cant check out the package it should tell you when you can safely plant them in your area.
Reply:I always thought the bulbs needed to be planted in the fall. Being underground during winter helps them grow and get enough moisture to sprout later.


Check at the store/nursery where you want to buy. They should have details for you.
Reply:The fall. They need the cold to get ready to bloom.

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First time tulip planter.??

I'm a first timer for tulips. I understand that i need to take them out of the ground during summer then re-plant them again in sept.. Now my question is when do i pull them out of the ground and do what with them? Then already lost thier flower

First time tulip planter.??
You have to wait till after they bloom of course , then when the leaves are completely brown , use a gardening fork to raise them gently , rinse remaining dirt off %26amp; let them dry completely , then store them in a cool dry place till Autumn
Reply:They've already lost their flowers?


Where do you live?





You dig the bulbs up and put them in a shady, cool area preferably in a brown paper bag, not too crowded tho!


Then put them back in the ground this fall like you stated.





Have Fun Green Thumb!!!!





p.s. wait until the green leaves turn brown.
Reply:in the fall you can take them out
Reply:I live in michigan, i never pull mine out ...they stay in the ground year after year ...and always bloom beautifully


Tulip- or rose ? lm buying.?

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Tulip- or rose ? lm buying.?
i would go with both but make sure that they are the same color or just a good mixture of the two!!!
Reply:tulip for sure
Reply:To plant? Hot climate like the south then rose. Otherwise Tulip. And for cut flowers definitely go with Tulips
Reply:You can use both of them as they bloom at different times of the year. But if I had to pick one it would be the rose as you will get alot more bloom time and they bloom more than once where with the tulips the blooms are gone fairly quickly.


Tulip question?

If I plant bulbs (tulpis), will they come back every year?

Tulip question?
Kevin,





most tulips should be treated as an annual. most tulips will only look good for 3-4 years. then you need to buy new bulbs and replant.





the best tulips to plant if you want them to come back every year are the Darwin Hybrids.





Unlike many types of tulip which only look well for the first couple of years, Darwin Hybrid Tulips will come back looking great year after year (provided you don't cut the leaves off after blooming). As a result, you will sometimes hear them called "perennial" tulips.





beautiful tulip gardens like Keukenhof gardens, dig up every tulip bulb and replant all new bulbs every year.
Reply:Yes and they will come back fuller and more numerous each year.
Reply:Depends where you live. Some climates, no, many yes for a couple of years........but won't be a dramatic as the first year or two.





In my climate, our need to water in the summer causes the bulbs to rot .....they want it somewhat dry while they sleep. Even warmer areas never get enough winter cold to allow the bulb to go thru various chemcial changes. Even in the best of climates, the bloom quality fades after two years or so. Daffodils often last longer from year to year.
Reply:Yes. That is if the chipmunks or other little varmints don't move them. Add a little bone meal to the bottom of the hole when you plant. After they bloom in the spring, let the green foliage fade away--don't cut it or pull it off. That's how the bulb replenishes it's food and makes more bulbs.
Reply:Yes, your bulbs should come back every year. Also, they should multiply every so often, possibly every couple of years or so. Give them plenty of room to spread out as they grow.
Reply:after it flowers and dies dig up put in fridge, spring replant.
Reply:depending on the bulb and the climate you live in some have to be pulled up and stored in a cool dry place.
Reply:yes they will and they will also multiply after a few years meaning you will get more and more each year
Reply:Sure they will!! And they're so so easy to care for. That's why you see them all everywhere in the spring. Just remember to plant the bulb right side up. Have fun with you new tulip garden!
Reply:ya they will my dad does it all the time


Tulip gets it name from which garment?

The tulip is the national flower of Iran and Turkey, and tulip motifs feature prominently in Persian and Turkish folk arts. The European name for the flower is a misuse of the Persian word for turban, a mistake probably originating in the common Turkish custom of wearing flowers in the folds of the turban. Or because this eastern flower resembled a turban when not in full bloom.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip

Tulip gets it name from which garment?
corset?
Reply:a turban
Reply:boxers

Business

Ottawa tulip festival??

Ok so I heard that the bulbs of the tulips are provided by the netherlands, is that true???

Ottawa tulip festival??
Yup.





In 1945, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa in gratitude for Canadians having sheltered Princess Juliana and her daughters for the preceding three years during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, in the Second World War.





The most noteworthy event during their time in Canada was the birth in 1943 of Princess Margriet to Princess Juliana at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. The maternity ward was declared to be officially a temporary part of the Netherlands, so that the birth could formally be claimed to have occurred on Dutch territory. In 1946, Juliana sent another 20,500 bulbs requesting that a display be created for the hospital, and promised to send 10,000 more bulbs each year.
Reply:Yes. They provide bulbs as a thank-you for the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops during World War II. Also the Dutch Royal family lived in Canada during the war years.


Tulip tree is 5 years old- and has never bloomed.?

My son brought it home from school- it was plant day or something(I forget what they called it). We planted it, and it has grown from a little twig to over 10 feet tall- just has never bloomed... Any ideas why not?

Tulip tree is 5 years old- and has never bloomed.?
well,since it was planted by seed,many flowering trees take 5 years or more to establish themselves well enough to bloom. where we live we have orchid trees and the same goes with them. i was given one as a gift and it came from the nursery in a 5 gallon bucket and it took 5-6 years to begin blooming. you may be able to speed it up by feeding it an acidic fertilizer such as "miracid",it's sold at any walmart made by the miracle grow company. it's good stuff if you live where the soil is alkaline like mine! good luck, the blooms will be well worth waiting for!
Reply:Please check out the web site below.


http://www.domtar.com/arbre/english/p_tu...
Reply:Tulips are not a tree, but a flower, in fact the first flower to bloom in the spring.
Reply:get your soil tested, it may maybe lacking in either form of nitrogen or phosphorus, ammonium citrate, potassium, or try algoflash fertilizer, i use to water and feed my roses and vegi patch and their growing nuts, plenty of fruit n veg and my roses are more red than green when in bloom


Tulip and Tiki, which name for a girl do you like better?

Tulip *grin*

Tulip and Tiki, which name for a girl do you like better?
Neither. Do we as parents not think of what a name does to a child?


Lady name your dog, cat, turtle or any other pet those names. PLEASE DON'T INFLICT THAT ON A CHILD. Those are great AS NICKNAMES and nothing else. She will secretly curse you everytime someone makes fun of her name.





You must be very young to come up with names like that. My apologies for insulting the names you have chosen but don't do that. Think about it, if your child comes out ugly....the name is gonna make it worse.
Reply:Um really neither. Maybe a different flower. Lily, Rose, even Daisy.
Reply:They both suck !!!!! Don't you dare name a little girl Tiki or Tulip !!!! Unless you want her to grow up to be a Porn Star !!!
Reply:Tulip is more original, but Tiki is unique. I would go with Tulip, but Tiki should be her middle name if you like that one too.
Reply:Sorry... neither.
Reply:I prefer Tulip.
Reply:Neither, sorry.
Reply:tiki ehh no...tulip...nah....how bout daisy?
Reply:they suck bad...not trying to be mean could't explain it anyother way
Reply:i like tulip better.


othe names


rose


daisy
Reply:Tulip cuz its a flower and brings good relaxing memories!
Reply:They both sound like cute pet names, but I wouldn't name my child that.
Reply:tulip...Y and a diffrent name Tamika
Reply:tulip sounds better ....


Tulip bulbs and narcissus bulbs?

My girlfriend, who is NOT a gardener, gave me 2 bags of bulbs a couple of weeks ago. If I hang them up, so the air can circulate around them, will they last until Fall? I would like to plant them in her honor, as she is always so sweet to me. I am not a "bulb person", so am unsure if they will still be good.

Tulip bulbs and narcissus bulbs?
l would plant them now.. as they might have started to sprout by now and you will find that if you hang them up by the time the fall comes they will have all shriveled up ..you might try and plant them up in pots now and then plant them out in the fall that should work... keep them in shade over the summer and not to dry or plunge the pots in the garden

new year lily

Tulip mania stock market crash diagram??

Can anyone give me some special details to the Tulipmania?

Tulip mania stock market crash diagram??
During the 1600's, tulip bulbs became so popular that the economy of Holland was based primarily on their sale. Land was traded in exchange for bulbs, and brokers contracted to purchase bulbs in advance of their actual growth. Astronomical sums were paid for single rare tulip bulbs. But as the tulip craze faded, so did the market value of bulbs. A sell-off in 1636-7 caused the Dutch economy to collapse. Today, the term tulip-mania refers to any stock offering that rises meteorically only to collapse under its over-inflated cost.


Tulip and Tiki, which name for a girl do you like better?

tiki

Tulip and Tiki, which name for a girl do you like better?
Petunia








Lily








Tiki
Reply:How 'bout Rose instead? It's coming back ya know...





Tiki is a torch, right?
Reply:Tiki. So when she grows up her stripper name can be KiKi
Reply:Either one I think would be hard for a child. If forced to choose, I'd have to go with Tiki. Tulip sounds old and grandmotherly or too Hollywood-ish (like Apple). Course at least people know the word and would know how to spell it.
Reply:Tiki...better than jessica, mary, jane, the reg names...i like!!!
Reply:tulip
Reply:Tiki. I worked at a preschool a few years back and one of the girls was named Tiki... I thought it was the cutest thing ever!
Reply:Tulip..Tiki reminds me of the football player.
Reply:either one is sure to bring years of torment for the poor child
Reply:poor kid neather
Reply:Tulip, Tiki sounds like a pet.
Reply:tiki makes me think of a "tiki torch"...lol...umm well if i had 2 pick i'd say tulip...but maybe u should consider some other names as well...but tulip is kinda cute!


What's your favorite variety of tulip?

I like the Greenland tulips, but I haven't found the bulbs for them in my local nursery the past couple years - do you know if there's a shortage or something?

What's your favorite variety of tulip?
I like them all.





My favorite bulb supplier is:





Van Bourgondien





Their catalog is spectacular, prices reasonable, selection and variety--excellent.





Green thumbs up to you.





JUDGE'S JUNGLE
Reply:The black tulips
Reply:My favourite is Apricot Beauty, which is a single 22" tulip in orange. I like alot of them especially parrot tulips.


Some of the viridflora (bicolour) tulips I find strange especially those with shades of green in them.


The best supplier for a large variety is Thompson and Morgan.


Saturday, November 14, 2009

Ok to plant corn in a tulip patch?

I have a large raised bed which contains only tulips and dafodils. Since I haven't decided on other plantings to add to develop through the summer, I thought I might try some corn. I've heard corn is a real nutient sapper, but is there any other reason I shouldn't do it?

Ok to plant corn in a tulip patch?
I can't think of any other reason really that you couldnt try it. you could look for other perennials that are later bloomers.... columbines, poppies, yarrow... or perhaps fill it with herbs?
Reply:i'm pretty sure that is what the dutch do all the time
Reply:it is not ok because kt tunstall will come n eat it for life.u better not do that

Brushing Teeth

Would it be safe to eat tulip nectar?

beckuse i had some tulips in my room thay where dead and i looked at them for a wile up close when i seen this shiney stuff on the flower so i put my finger on it and it was stickey like honey was that a smart thing to do will it kill me

Would it be safe to eat tulip nectar?
Tulips ARE toxic, but not very much to humans. They are toxic to dogs, kids and many other animals. This is why deer generally avoid them most of the time.





Cooked bulbs have been eaten in times of famine/war, so they're not very deadly (at least the cooked ones aren't).





If you get a stomach ache or a rash, you'll know where it came from but you'll live.
Reply:tulip nectar shouldn't hurt you. Folks used to dig tulip bulbs up durring WWII for food when times got tough overseas. SO Iam sure the nectar you just ingested will be ok.


If your tummy is upset or anything, eat a couple plain crackers.
Reply:i think ure good...i wouldnt worry about it...its organic
Reply:You are a tripper. Maybe you are like Tinkerbell or something that you are attracted to the tulip nectar. bizarre


Does Any ONe Know Anything About Tulip Flowers?

My parents had just decided they wanted us to do a little family project, by planting tulips. They want to know, after planting them, how long does it take to start growing? Please and Thank you

Does Any ONe Know Anything About Tulip Flowers?
They flower the first spring after planting
Reply:If you plant them now they will start poking through late March and probably flower from mid April onwards, depending on variety
Reply:plant in fall bloom in spring plant six inches down, several inches apart
Reply:Plant in the fall, they will sprout in early spring and then bloom in a few weeks afterwards. Then die back, and repeat again the next year.
Reply:They come up the very first thing in the Spring.


Why do my tulips not bloom- only 2-3 blooms each year and I have 50+ tulip greens.?

I live in Michigan, Maybe too cold in the spring? Neighbors do have flowers though.

Why do my tulips not bloom- only 2-3 blooms each year and I have 50+ tulip greens.?
They may need to be thinned out.If too many plants grow close together they do not get enough nutrients to bloom.I would suggest that you thin them out this fall and next spring you should see more blooms.
Reply:They may need more sun...they do love to feel the sun!
Reply:Hi i lived in western N.Y. and had tulips. The first year they don't get alot of blooms, because they're in "shock" but with Water, Moderate sun, and some kind of flower food (I use Osmocote) the second year they are gorgous. You can take a sample of your soil to Lowes or a similar chain to find out what your soil lacks for nutrients.


How and when can we replant tulip bulbs for next year?

I got a dozen tulips with its bulbs still in tact for valentine and would love to see it flowering again next year

How and when can we replant tulip bulbs for next year?
Plant them in the fall.
Reply:Plant them in November!
Reply:FOLLOW THE GUISDELINES FOUND HERE
Reply:You do want to wait until late fall to plant them. Leave the greenery until it turns brown, you want it to soak up lots of sun. Once it turns brown cut it back and lift the bulbs from the pot. Put them in a brown paper sack, in a cool, dry place until fall. I usually just put mine labeled on a shelf in the basement, just be careful not to forget about them (I've done that). You may want to check on gardenweb's site (gardenweb.com) I think you can freeze them too if you'd like, but I've never tried that.
Reply:Different areas of the country may have different recommendations. Where I live, in southern Michigan, we plant our tulip bulbs in the fall and they will bloom in the spring. After the bloom has died, cut back the dead stems and you can keep the bulbs in a paper bag or bucket in a dark, dry place. In the fall, plant them and forget them. They'll come up in the spring.
Reply:The tulip bulbs can be planted outside as soon as the soil can be worked. They won't bloom again until next spring, as they need to go through a dormant period and the cold of winter before they will bloom again. Let the foliage die back naturally. Don't trim it off until it's completely dried and brown, as the plant needs the foliage for photosynthesis.


Plant bulbs to a depth 3 times the height of the bulb.

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How do I store my tulip and/or daffodil bulbs for fall planting?

I want to plant my summer bulbs and annuals where some of the tulips and daffodils were, can I dig up the bulbs and replant in fall?


And how do I store them to survive until then?





I live in Zone 7b (Virginia Beach).

How do I store my tulip and/or daffodil bulbs for fall planting?
You can dig them up. Some experts put them in a plastic container and store them in the refridgerator. As long as you store them in any cool dark place they will be fine. I have found they can even be kept in a shed. Some of my bulbs are kept out side in the shed in plastic bags. Because you are in zone 7b you may need to be a little more careful due to the humidity.





You may find the links below to be more helpful.
Reply:Leave them in the ground while the foliage is green. It is the only way the bulbs have to store energy for next year.





Put your summer bulbs in between them now while you can still see the tulip foliage.





Once the leaves dry and turn brown, you can dig them up to store. Or you may just want to cut off the spent leaves and wait until next spring - they should pop up again.





See source for more info
Reply:yes dig them up


How can i order a tulip to reach in hand within 24 hrs.?

a guest likes tulips and needs, how can i satisfiy his needs, any other alternative except ordering online?

How can i order a tulip to reach in hand within 24 hrs.?
call your local florist they have connections to accomplish this especially look in the yellow pages for ones that have ftd
Reply:call a local florist...they in turn call a florist in the network and send what you want sent.


Tulip flowering - repot?

I bought a pot of tulips that's currently flowering. I think the pot they came in is too small for them now and I want to repot them. Should I wait until they're done flowering or just move them now? Which will be better for them?

Tulip flowering - repot?
You do need to wait. You also need to leave the tops on them until they turn kind of yellow. The bulbs get nutrition from the leaves so they can produce new bulbs this summer %26amp; fall.
Reply:Well I would wait, the pot can't be to small or they wouldn't have bloomed...
Reply:It won't make any difference to put them in a bigger pot. Their root zone is small, and they are fine in the pot they are in. You can wait until they are done flowering, and sink pot and all into the ground so the leaves can finish maturing. When they have turned yellow, you can cut them off, pull the bulbs out of the pot and plant them in the ground where you want them to grow. Cover the bulbs with at least 6-8 inches of soil. Don't try to "save" them for fall planting, they will be better off in the ground.


Can I plant a potted tulip outside now or do I need to wait until it is done blooming for now?

My husband got me potted tulips for Valentine's day and they already have blooms. I live in NE Texas and it is still kinda cold outside. I don't know if I can plant them in the garden or if I need to wait.

Can I plant a potted tulip outside now or do I need to wait until it is done blooming for now?
you can plant them outside now, but if you get a freeze they will not make it, i always recommend spring flowers going in the ground 2nd week of march. those will bloom for you every year- great flowers!
Reply:TULIPS ARE PLANTED IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER SO THEY COME UP IN THE SPRING.YES WAIT TILL DONE BLOOMING NEVER BOTHER A PLANT WHILE BLOOMING IT WILL DIE ON YOU JUST WAIT.
Reply:in central near Austin, still to early.. may freeze..but don't wait till it gets to hot.. fall is the ideal time to plant.then they have the fall and winter to take root and the dormant period is necessary for good blooming in the spring. they are a cool weather bloomer. warmer weather they won't bloom as much. happy planting and many beautiful flowers..


How do I re-plant tulip/daffodil bulbs??

My tulips and daffodils are overcrowding each other and I want to separate the bulbs and re-plant them elsewhere. Any tips on how to do that without killing them?? Thanks!

How do I re-plant tulip/daffodil bulbs??
Remove them from the ground. I will assume you knew enough to clip the tops off both and tie them up. If not, allow them to go to Father's Day weekend and then remove them from the ground. Purchase a box of the new vegetable storage bags (gallon size) and a small bag of spaghnum moss.


I clip off any green growth down to the top of the bulb, and leave the root growth. For one week I place the bulbs on a plate (not metal) in as much sun as is available and rotate every day. Within one week the outershell will be dry and a bit flaky (just like when you bought them).


In each of the venting plastic bag I line it with the Moss and put four bulbs. I back-fill the bag so the bulbs are packed in the moss. Identify the different bulbs and seperate, however, do the same with either.


Place the bags in the basement, out of sun, out of heat source, or garage. When you transplant them make a plan!!


Both need to be in groups to be effective, however, combined they are an eyesore at times. Four to six of either bulbs in a specific area works well. You can even make a bed of larger numbers, but, keep them seperate from each.


Plant them in a well prepared bed (BoneMeal, basic fert) along with the moss Thanksgiving Weekend. Hope it Helps.
Reply:Yeah this is easy. Take a flat heag shouvel. The square shaped one. Place it so that it divides the daffodil plant in two. Dig and cut to the root. You will see that it contains many buld (roots). Dig it out and add elsewhere in the garden. Water immediatly to prevent shock.


How do you care for tulip bulbs until the time they should be planted?

The tulips I bought recently came with bulbs attached. Can I save these to plant later? how should I store them? When should I plant them?

How do you care for tulip bulbs until the time they should be planted?
Tulip bulbs like all bulbs should have really been planted in the fall. They were harvested then because that is the proper time. These companies selling them now have had them in storage( a cool dry place with low humidity). You need to do the same until the chance of a freeze has gone. then you can plant them. They will not be as strong as plants planted last fall. I suggest a peat moss and 1/2 dirt mixture with about 1/12th fertilizer mixed in. Good Luck!
Reply:They stay good in sand for long time.. more than a year. Just make sure the sand doesn't contain a lot of water. Lot of moisture will make the bulbs rot. "little bit" of moisture is good though. Use your judgement.
Reply:Clean off any dirt and store them in a brown paper bag and put them in a cool place, like a basement. Make sure you cut off any stems when the stems turn brown and die. they will be ready for next spring or fall. It is according to your plant zone. I have a potting shed with a heat lamps for winter and air conditioning for summer. Having one really helps if you like to garden. I live in zone 8.
Reply:After you take them out of the ground clean all the dirt off of them and let them dry so they are not wet then you can put them in a mesh bag and store them in a dark dry cool place till Oct or Nov, when it is time to plant them.
Reply:Put them in the refrigerator.

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