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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: autumn leaf on November 05, 2020, 14:31:28
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Taking advantage of a bright autumnal day in mid-October, I planted up several pots of spring bulbs and put them in the garden shed. This morning I was horrified to find some of the pots already sprouting. Any tips on what I should do? I didn't think they would start showing this side of the new year. All I can think of is bringing them out of the shed and putting the pots in a sheltered spot in the hope that the growth will slow down - hopefully the plants won't die.
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They'll be fine but do go with your instincts and put them in a sheltered spot so the shoots get light. They'll slow down when it gets cold.
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They'll be fine but do go with your instincts and put them in a sheltered spot so the shoots get light. They'll slow down when it gets cold.
I agree with Obelixx!
I noticed this morning that new growth is showing in one of my troughs, and they have been outdoors since I planted them up!
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Thanks folks - I'll keep an eye on them and on the ones in the shed. We have had a very mild autumn so far here in the west of Ireland.
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I have long been fascinated by the way in which many plants behave as if spring has arrived even though it is still autumn. Last season I saw apple and cherry blossom in autumn. Just a few days ago I spotted some flowers on a few plants in my strawberry bed.
I tend to the view that it is the similar day length and temperatures that causes this, but in truth, who knows.