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  • Which was do I plant my begoia's?

    They did not come with any instructions so I have no idea what way to put them in the pot. I did read something about there being a slight dip in the middle of them, this dip has to face upwards? Also I have another which has me a little more confused. If you look at this picture below there doesn't seem to be a dip in it, I am not sure if it is a root or what?

    http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4861/...6303718tq5.jpg

    Also with bulbs that are shaped like tear drops, does the fat end go in to the ground with the thinner tip pointing up?
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    hi
    this should answer your question

    Planting begonia tubers in march
    Plant tubers now in trays of moist compost, barely covering the top. Study the tubers carefully before planting and you will notice that they are convex on one side and concave on the other. The concave side should be uppermost in the pot. Keep them in a warm, bright position, watering when the compost dries out. Pot each one up individually when shoots are 5cm to 7.5cm (2in to 3in) long. Plant out when danger of frost has gone
    it looks like you plant it that was round. the lump on top will probably break off to reveal the hollow. plant it up as described above and see what happens

    and yes the wide part goes at the bottom. only exception are lily bulbs which go on their sides
    Last edited by greendean; 13-02-2009, 06:08 PM. Reason: bad spelin
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    • #3
      Which I had read this before putting my tubers into my troughs outside. I had a furtle in one the other day and could not even find the 2 tubers I planted

      Suppose this means popping to garden centre...
      aka Neil

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      • #4
        If i want trailing varieties what should i look for?
        aka Neil

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        • #5
          Originally posted by nilling View Post
          If i want trailing varieties what should i look for?
          FYI - j parkers are givign away some training varieties free if you make any purchase.
          cheers Reks

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          • #6
            Trailing ones are often sold as Pendulous Begonias.
            Last edited by Flummery; 13-05-2009, 11:26 AM. Reason: can't spell begonia!
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            • #7
              Thanks Flummery
              aka Neil

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