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When do glad corms form?

21 years ago

I have a bunch of glads that I never got planted. I started putting them in the ground yesterday simply hoping they'd grow and be good for next season. Since it is doubtful they will reach full flower before frost, does that mean that the new corm won't form either? Does anyone know for sure? I have more to plant, but depending on when we get our first frost, it may be a waste of time...on the other hand, we may have a late fall. Thanks in advance for any info,..Ann

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paveggie
21 years ago
It is quite late. Even mid July might be pushing it.

If you have the energy and the room, you could give them a try. Maybe tuck them in a spot where you could leave them over winter in the ground. Mulch it after the ground freezes. You'd be no worse off than if they rotted in storage but you'd have saved the digging time.
susanzone5 (NY)
21 years ago
I found some corms I left in the forgotten bag under the kale, and planted them 2 weeks ago. They have grown really well in such a short time and will probably produce flowers this season, so go for it. The new corms start to form after the flowers bloom, so you may not reach that stage.
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