Daffnetters, Here’s another Lima seedling blooming now. This color Manuel obtained from Actaea x viridiflorus. I have used these (choosing ones with better perianth) in breeding on Y-R and Y-YYR as pod parents. I apologize for the lack of focus…
Month: January 2012
A bed of Manuel Lima’s seedlings
bulb increase
Friends, I’ve had an email asking about bulb increase. How many bulbs would you likely have from one bulb, after five years? I know the ones I really want to increase are always the slowest, but haven’t kept records lately.…
Nitrogen Content in Fertilizer
I recall his being discussed here but I don’t recall a definitive answer. Is there scientific data to substantiate the practice of insisting on a low nitrogen content in fertilizer used for daffodils? This came up at the Master Gardener…