Spring must be here. I’ve seen the first daffodils and there are even a few squill. Gardeners all over Indianapolis are planting pansies to brighten up still-dreary landscapes. One innovative gardener even mixed lettuce in with the pansies for added interest.
It’s time to start thinking about fertilizing your bulbs. The roots of bulbs absorb the most nutrients as the leaves emerge from the soil, so now is the time to fertilize. Apply 1-2 pounds of 10-10-10 or equivalent for every 100 square feet. To estimate the volume of 1 pound of fertilizer, assume one liquid ounce is equivalent to one dry ounce, so 1 pounds of fertilizer is 16 dry ounces, equivalent to 16 liquid ounces or two cups. A little math will then tell you that 1 pound fertilizer for 100 square feet is about the same as 1 teaspoon for 1 square foot.
Unfortunately, I’m going to miss this year’s bulb show. I’ll be out of town.
Fortunately, I’m going to be in Arizona. I’ll do my best to give you a view of gardening in Arizona, so check this blog frequently.
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One of my favorite daffodils is a variety called Tete-a-Tete. It's only about 6 inches and is one of the earliest daffodils to bloom. It's unusual because there are often two flowers on a single flower stem.
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