Daffodil Large Cupped 'Ice Follies'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Passionale'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Pink Charm'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Pink Pride'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Royal Scarlet'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Salome'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'Sempre Avanti'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Large Cupped 'St Patricks Day'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Miniature 'Tete a Tete'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Miniature 'Tete a Tete White'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Poeticus 'Actaea'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Poeticus 'Recurvus'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Small Cupped 'Barrett Browning'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Small Cupped 'Green Eyes'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Split Cupped 'Cassata'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Split Cupped 'Mary Gay Lirette'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Split Cupped 'Orangery'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Tazetta 'Geranium'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Triandrus 'Hawera'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Triandrus 'Thalia'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'British Gamble'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'Dutch Master'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'Golden Harvest'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'King Alfred'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'Mount Hood'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Daffodil Trumpet 'Unsurpassable'

Storage After Arrival

Unpack immediately upon arrival, ventilate if not immediately planted. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Valentine and Easter Forcing

Cooling

This is the most important step and can be done according to various methods:

For Valentine

1. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival (approx. mid-September) in pots or flats. Place in cooler at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5-10.   OR

2. Dry precool bulbs (not planted) at 480F until mid-October in pots or flats and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5. OR

3. Obtain "precooled" bulbs, plant in pots or flats approximately mid-October and continue cooling at 48°F. Bring into greenhouse January 5.

For Easter

After planting keep bulbs at 48°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the container. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time, depending on sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F andheld until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available, the bulbs can be planted outside under a 6" layer of sand and straw cover.   This method is only recommended in the Northern states where outside soil temperature is cold enough to make it possible to do this.

Greenhouse Forcing

For Valentine - start in greenhouse January 10, grow at 58-65°F.

For Easter - start in greenhouse 4 weeks before Easter, grow at 58-65°F.

Planting

Plant bulbs outdoors so that soil is 4-6" above. the bulb nose (ndoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level) Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil pH level should be 6-7 and should have a low soluble salt level.

The following soil mixes have shown the best results:  

Fafard #2, Fafard #3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, and Fison Sunshine #4.

Spacing

Use 40-100 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 3-6" apart. Exact spacing and planting depth depends on the bulb size.

Watering

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the container and not over the crop.

Fertilization

Fertilize in the greenhouse only - not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Height Control

Generally this is not a concern for Valentine forcing, however, for Easter a spray application of 500-2000 ppm Florel may be needed to control height or a drench with topflor when grown in the greenhouse. See Cornell Hort website for details and application rates.

Eranthis 'Hyemalis'

yellow

Freesia 'Double Blue'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double Orange'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double Peach'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double Pink'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double Purple'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double White'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Double Yellow'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Mix Doubles'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Mix Singles'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single Blue'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted.                                                                                                                                                                   

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single Burgundy'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single Pink'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single Red'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single White'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Freesia 'Single Yellow'

Forcing Freesia for Pot      

Potted freesia are basically experimental, but forcers are encouraged to determine how they will force and market under their conditions. The objective is to produce a marketable plant in 70-90 days from planting with an average total plant height of 10-20". These goals are not always achieved with the cultivars and treatments evaluated. Select principally pot varieties for pot forcing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Storage after arrival:  

On arrival, dip in Paclobutrazol (Bonzi) or Ancymidol (A'Rest) and plant.                                                                                                                                                          

Planting:         

Plant corms 1" deep. Use 4-8 corms per 4" pot; 6-12 per 6" pot; 10-20 corms per 8" pot.  Use well drained pH 6.5-7.2, fluoride-free sterilized planting medium.                                                                                                                                                  

Watering:        

Keep planting medium moist, but not wet.    

Fertilizer: 

After plants begin to grow, use 200ppn of 20-20-20 every other week.     

Light Requirements:                                                                                                                                                              

Freesia require a medium to high light (>2500 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse.            

Temperature:     

Use a 50-55°F night temperature greenhouse.  Avoid temperatures above 63°F especially during short days of winter. Forcing times range from55 to 100 days depending on the cultivars. Market plants when first floret begins to open.  If plants need to be stored, place at 32-35°F but not for a long period.  

Forcing Freesia for Cut  

Availability:   

Freesia are shipped from early September until March.  

Storage after arrival:     

The corms can be stored at 48-55°F for up to three weeks.   Thereafter the spike may dry up too much if not planted. 

Planting:    

Plant either in flats or beds.  A well drained soil mix is essential.  This soil mix should be sterile at planting time with a pH level of 6.5-7.2. Plant 2" deep and use about 10 corms per square foot. Beds or trays will need to have wire mesh support facilities. Freesia should be planted in light intensity greenhouses.     

Watering:      

Keep medium moist, but not wet.      

Temperatures:           

Use a cool greenhouse (50-58°F).  Avoid temperatures over 70°F especially during short days of winter. Cool growing temperatures will determine when freesia will bloom. Generally it takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest first flowers. Once the flowering begins, flowering usually lasts 4 weeks. 

Fertilizer:   

After plants begin to grow use a liquid fertilizer every other week.

Fritillaria 'Imp. Lutea'

yellow

Fritillaria 'Imp. Rubra'

red

Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells'

Fritillaria 'Meleagris'

mixed colors

Fritillaria 'Michailovskyi'

brown/yellow

Fritillaria 'Persica'

deep purple