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Dec 24, 2012 9:21 AM CST
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Name: Pia-Louise
Romford, U.K. (Zone 8b)

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Hey guys, I have forced some Darwin Hybrid and Queen of the night Tulip bulbs. I have no idea if it has worked properly.
The bulbs were put in the refrigerator for around 2 months and then I planted them outside in pots. The roots started growing and then the green tip emerged from the top of the bulbs. So I brought them inside, and their green shoots have been getting taller everyday. I have read that this is going to take 8-10 weeks to bloom now. Is this correct?
Also, here are a few pictures of them. Let me know what you think!

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Dec 27, 2012 8:45 AM CST
central Illinois
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I usually put potted bulbs in refrigerator for 3 months; once out, they usually bloom within a couple of weeks.
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Dec 28, 2012 12:48 PM CST
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Name: Pia-Louise
Romford, U.K. (Zone 8b)

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I will keep you guys updated on their progress here. Please feel free to show me your forced bulbs so we can compare growth progress! :D
[...very passionate about Biology and Art. One day I would like to breed award winning hybrids.]
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Jan 13, 2013 11:33 PM CST
central Illinois
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Here's my forcers -Thumb of 2013-01-14/jmorth/d24128
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Jan 14, 2013 4:02 AM CST
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Name: Pia-Louise
Romford, U.K. (Zone 8b)

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There are so many there! Wowzers! Which plants are they? Mine are doing well, here they are today!
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[...very passionate about Biology and Art. One day I would like to breed award winning hybrids.]
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Jan 14, 2013 9:05 AM CST
Name: Joanne
Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a)
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I'm forcing some bulbs too. I'm thinking the crocus will bloom 4-5 weeks when I move it from the cool garage to indoors under lights. How long do you think it will take the dwarf tulips? I need them to be in full bloom for April 12. Should I put them under lights Mid-February?
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Jan 14, 2013 7:00 PM CST
central Illinois
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It's recommended that Crocus receive 15 weeks cold treatment, after brought inside (keep below 60°) should bloom in 2 - 3 weeks.

The above fridge has 12 pots of tulips (single early, single double, and Triumphs), 9 of daffodils (miniatures, short stature, early to mid bloom), 3 dwarf iris, 2 muscari, and 1 scilla. Also, 5 hyacinths in water.
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May 24, 2013 11:29 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Pia-Louise
Romford, U.K. (Zone 8b)

Bulbs Region: United Kingdom Plant and/or Seed Trader Sempervivums Roses Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge)
Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Herbs Garden Art Frogs and Toads Container Gardener Cat Lover
I messed mine up and they died! Oh dear! Maybe try bulbs at their normal time before learning how to force them. Crawl before you walk. Lesson Learned for me Big Grin
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May 26, 2013 9:46 PM CST
central Illinois
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Plant Identifier Garden Ideas: Level 2
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Photo Contest Winner: 2017
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some forcers from refrigerator earlier this year
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