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Post by Geranium on Jan 19, 2011 16:49:33 GMT
I really don't think those are begonias at all - they look much more like Crocosmias to me! Funny Lou mentioned them - I saw the photo and my brain said 'Crocosmias' before I read her comment.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jan 19, 2011 16:54:01 GMT
They are definitely not crocosmia, I dug a load up not long ago and they are quite different.
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Post by Geranium on Jan 19, 2011 16:57:47 GMT
Intriguing, isn't it! We'll all be waiting to see what they grow into, Wf!  |
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Post by peony on Jan 20, 2011 19:22:11 GMT
WF, I noticed that in the Blom's Bulbs catalogue they say to cover the begonias with paper or polythene "to promote growth", but remove as soon as this appears. I'm going to try this with mine this year.  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jan 20, 2011 21:27:04 GMT
Is that in or out of compost? I've put mine in seed trays and covered them with compost. They are now inside on a windowsill.
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 20, 2011 21:42:44 GMT
This is how I start my begonia corms off. I tried this for the first time last year, and it made a great difference; the plants grew better and flowered earlier. The tray is resting on my hot bench and I read a useful tip somewhere (probably GN - Alan Harris the Begonia expert)....if they are slow in sprouting, turn them upside down and its amazing how quickly they start to pip.  |
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Post by Geranium on Jan 20, 2011 21:55:13 GMT
I have mine 'nestled' in trays of compost; most of the corm is above the level. The trays are in the propagator. When they start to grow, I'll plant them up in the pot they'll be in for the summer.
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 21, 2011 12:28:03 GMT
I cleaned all the soil off and it certainly surprised me. I was expecting one tuber about the size of a medium potato but this is what I found.  I binned any which were not solid. What do I do with them now? First, finish the crossword. Second, do as Esther says Third, make sure they are the right way up. Fourth, recycle the newspaper Fifth, check regularly for any growth Sixth, Pot up any good ones when shoots form Seventh, take pic and show the results Eighth, good luck and may the force be with you. |
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Post by Rosie on Jan 21, 2011 12:55:13 GMT
This is how I start my begonia corms off. I tried this for the first time last year, and it made a great difference; the plants grew better and flowered earlier. The tray is resting on my hot bench and I read a useful tip somewhere (probably GN - Alan Harris the Begonia expert)....if they are slow in sprouting, turn them upside down and its amazing how quickly they start to pip. Have you still got the giant corm you bought a few years ago Louise? I remember that it was huge! |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 21, 2011 13:46:58 GMT
Yes Rosie.....the one on the left hand side, in the front, that has been cut....thats him.her |
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Post by peony on Jan 21, 2011 14:05:37 GMT
Is that in or out of compost? I've put mine in seed trays and covered them with compost. They are now inside on a windowsill. Bloms' say in compost. |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jan 21, 2011 18:22:57 GMT
I'll pop them in bags, it will save messy accidents  First, finish the crossword. Second, do as Esther says Third, make sure they are the right way up. Fourth, recycle the newspaper Fifth, check regularly for any growth Sixth, Pot up any good ones when shoots form Seventh, take pic and show the results Eighth, good luck and may the force be with you. Um, to late check fourth Second, do as Esther saysDone Third, make sure they are the right way up.There is a possibility they are, it’s pretty slim possibility. Fourth, recycle the newspaperDone Fifth, check regularly for any growthNothing yet Sixth, Pot up any good ones when shoots formWill do Seventh, take pic and show the resultsMost definitely Eighth, good luck and may the force be with you.Thank you I will need it. |
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Post by lesley on Jan 27, 2011 15:24:14 GMT
I've just put my begonia's in compost as they are shooting, the thing I wont to know were do I keep them now, they were in the airing cubboard in a brown paper bag.   |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 27, 2011 15:28:55 GMT
They are looking good Les ....just keep them in a warm position with good light until the growths are about 1/2" then carefully cover the tops of the corms with compost, as feeding roots will grow there. Once they have a few leaves opening they can be put in their flowering positions. |
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Post by Geranium on Jan 27, 2011 15:31:31 GMT
Oh wow - I must take a look at mine and see if there's any sign of life yet! Hmmm...I have broken my own rule (and good practice) which is to DATE the labels! I forgot. |
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