Follow-up to forced hyacinth bulbs article
The forced hyacinth bulbs are blooming although it appears a few of them will not bloom. As expected, because these are second year bulbs, the blooms are small. But the fragrance of the blooms is still very heady, filling the room with the promise of Spring.
When I try this project again, what would I do the same and what would I do differently?
- Do the same: use clear glass containers and clear glass beads so water levels and root growth can be observed; after removing from cooling area, place on unheated window sill out of direct sunlight so plants emerge slowly
- Do differently: use first year bulbs; keep in cooling area longer than 7 weeks to ensure bigger blooms
Monroe County Master Gardener Association 
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