When instructions say "plant bulbs 10cm deep", does this mean to make a hole 10 cm deep and put the bulb in, or does it mean to make a hole and plant
the bulb so it has 10 cm of soil above it?
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Posts: 8609 22-04-08 01:18 |
I always do the 10cm of soil above it and if it says more I do that, if you follow me.
 
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Posts: 3457 22-04-08 06:24 The Boss |
Yep, I agree with Saph
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Posts: 9017 03-05-08 19:52 Established Tree |
Well, I go with three times the bulbs depth, does that help?
 
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Posts: 4589 05-05-08 08:26 Established Tree |
Soil structure makes a difference too, on clay I would plant shallower than on a lighter soil... but I leave bulbs to Scissors!
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Posts: 9125 05-05-08 18:48 Established Tree |
I can't say I have ever measured it.. I plant big bulbs deeper than small ones. I guess 2 -3 times their size?
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