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| Photo Credit: ©2002 Dolezal Publishing/John M. Rickard |
| Healthy bulbs give you gorgeous displays, so choose carefully to get the most bang for your buck! |
When it comes to bulbs (like so much in life), you really reap what you sow. If you pick subpar bulbs, you’ll get a subpar display. But if you choose carefully and pick only healthy bulbs, watch out – the flower power will amaze you!
Let’s face it: Bulbs aren’t the prettiest to start out with – so how can you tell which are the “best” for your garden? Believe it or not, there are some key features to clue you into which bulbs are better than others: | Add Photo to Journal |  | | Photo Credit: ©2002 Dolezal Publishing/John M. Rickard | | Cuts, gouges and bruises (like on the bulb on the left) can lead to decay after planting. Stick with the undamaged bulbs for the best planting results. |
Size. Yes, when it comes to bulbs, bigger is better. That’s because larger bulbs simply have more volume to store nutrients and moisture. They’re also able to weather storage and handling better than smaller ones. And here’s a bonus: Sometimes big bulbs produce multiple blooms!
Firmness. Solid bulbs that feel heavy for their size perform best. These bulbs are generally free of fungal disease and excessive drying. (Of course, some tuberous roots and rhizomes naturally appear dry and withered, so don’t hold that against them.)
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