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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 21, 2009 14:34:37 GMT 1
I had a set of these for Christmas and have follwed the instructions - at least what I remember as I threw the box out!
They had little shoots on them when I unpacked them, I put water in the vases and sat the bulbs on top with the base just touching the water. They were put into the garage for 3 weeks (about) as it said they needed the dark and cold. I have now put them on the kitchen window sill - any ideas as to how long before they do anything? Preferably grow!
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 21, 2009 14:45:38 GMT 1
I had a set of these for Christmas and have follwed the instructions - at least what I remember as I threw the box out! They had little shoots on them when I unpacked them, I put water in the vases and sat the bulbs on top with the base just touching the water. They were put into the garage for 3 weeks (about) as it said they needed the dark and cold. I have now put them on the kitchen window sill - any ideas as to how long before they do anything? Preferably grow! I did these last year. They didn't move an inch. I reckon that most of the bulbs are dead. |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 21, 2009 16:00:18 GMT 1
I've tr5ied them before to, the bulbs went all spongy and nothing happend.  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 21, 2009 16:31:52 GMT 1
 Well if you guys didn't have any joy with them what chance have I got?  Glass vases on e-bay in a month's time then  If anything happens I'll let you know - don't hold your breath!
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Post by maggyd on Jan 21, 2009 16:32:35 GMT 1
Well if they dont do anything! and they should have started by now I think I would complain where they were bought from  I bet they werent cheap! |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 21, 2009 16:34:56 GMT 1
Not a crocus I know!! but has anyone any idea why my Amorillas is growing leaning away from the light?? |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 21, 2009 16:42:13 GMT 1
Not a crocus I know!! but has anyone any idea why my Amorillas is growing leaning away from the light?? Is it leaning away from the window? Could it be trying to get a better view of the TV? |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 21, 2009 16:44:40 GMT 1
Well if they dont do anything! and they should have started by now I think I would complain where they were bought from I bet they werent cheap! My niece gave them to me and I think they were from Sainsbury's, might be worth a polite mention next time I am there, you never know...... |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 21, 2009 16:45:16 GMT 1
Not a crocus I know!! but has anyone any idea why my Amorillas is growing leaning away from the light?? Is it leaning away from the window? Could it be trying to get a better view of the TV? |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 21, 2009 16:58:33 GMT 1
Not a crocus I know!! but has anyone any idea why my Amorillas is growing leaning away from the light?? Is it leaning away from the window? Could it be trying to get a better view of the TV? No Sleepy I purposely turned the T.V. away so it wouldnt try!!! ;D NOOOOO its at a north facing window and I was thinking it wants to go South!! but that means putting it in the Bedroom. ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 22, 2009 20:14:45 GMT 1
Well if they dont do anything! and they should have started by now I think I would complain where they were bought from I bet they werent cheap! My niece gave them to me and I think they were from Sainsbury's, might be worth a polite mention next time I am there, you never know...... Fire 'em off a quick email Mytrle, you never know!  |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 22, 2009 21:58:51 GMT 1
You know Ive never heard of Crocus in glass vases!! Ive seen Hyacynth in glass vases. crocus are only tiny arent they. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 4, 2009 11:42:40 GMT 1
Well, the one appears to be doing something, roots have started to appear and the little shoots have grown slightly! I am not getting too carried away yet but..............
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Post by emseypop on Feb 4, 2009 12:01:34 GMT 1
Well, the one appears to be doing something, roots have started to appear and the little shoots have grown slightly! I am not getting too carried away yet but.............. Anything you can get will be a real triumph Myrtle!  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 4, 2009 12:04:13 GMT 1
Well, the one appears to be doing something, roots have started to appear and the little shoots have grown slightly! I am not getting too carried away yet but.............. Anything you can get will be a real triumph Myrtle! You never know emsey, it could make it for the February competition! OK perhaps not! |
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Post by emseypop on Feb 4, 2009 12:09:57 GMT 1
Rig up a heat lamp |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 9, 2009 15:42:09 GMT 1
Well, the second one appears to have tiny white roots appearing now and the shoots look healthy as well. The third one is looking decidedly iffy - shoots very grey and no roots appearing.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 20, 2009 12:55:33 GMT 1
Quick update - well, two are growing quite well, green shoots have appeared  but I don't think they will flower in time for February's competition, we'll see. The third one is still just sat there! In the words of the song 'two out of three ain't bad'! I'll see if I can get a half decent photogrpah over the weekend. |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 20, 2009 13:21:37 GMT 1
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 7, 2009 13:32:57 GMT 1
  The one in the middle seems to have stopped growing, it was the first to sprout as well. Unfortunately my photography skills are not improving - sorry |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 7, 2009 15:25:46 GMT 1
They are lovely B.M. the one in the middle could flower couldnt it? has it not got any buds showing? if it doesnt you need a refund nothing wrong with the pics either! And I love your curtains they go lovely with your crocus.  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 12, 2009 13:35:55 GMT 1
The second one is now flowering (middle one in the photograph) there are two white flowers on there!
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Post by maggyd on Mar 12, 2009 14:17:42 GMT 1
ERR how can we believe you ?!!! pics pics!!
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 12, 2009 19:07:54 GMT 1
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 12, 2009 19:10:23 GMT 1
Here's the other one:  |
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