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Sheepish Members 94 posts Location: Chile Occupation: Calligrapher Age:	#64962 2008-05-21 08:00 GMT
	I have bougt some Begonia bulbs,they have one or two fleshy shoots on them,are these the future stems or the roots.If they are the stems do i cover the whole bulb with soil or do i leave that fleshy bit sticking out.Thank you in advance. I know the root goes down,but i am not sure if the fleshy bit is the root or the stem.


Species Members 97 posts Location: Sri Lanka Occupation: Fishmonger Age:	#64963 2008-05-21 08:03 GMT
	roots always go down

Bluerose Members 125 posts Location: Seychelles Occupation: Necromancer Age:	#64964 2008-05-21 08:04 GMT
	Plant all bulbs pointy bit up! Fleshy bits are the roots. Cover the whole lot with a little bit of soil, about 1cm, and water them well.

GiddyUp Members 124 posts Location: El Salvador Occupation: Matador Age:	#64965 2008-05-21 08:10 GMT
	Cover the entire bulb with soil...the point on the bulb faces up, the semi flattened part of the bulb goes down. Sometimes you can see the beginnings of roots coming out of the root portion, and the beginnings of a stem coming out of the point, but not always.

RacoonClingon Members 117 posts Location: Zimbabwe Occupation: Mathematician Age:	#64966 2008-05-21 08:11 GMT
	Roots down!! Yes fleshy stems are future stems. Cover whole bulb about 11/2 inches deep.

Shrouded Members 100 posts Location: Ghana Occupation: Taxidermist Age:	#64967 2008-05-21 08:11 GMT
	Nearly every bulb has a sort of tapered part to it, and these are always pointed up, although in reality, you could just toss the bulb in a hole and the stems will break through. YES, the bulb needs to be covered with soil, and are usually planted at least 2 - 3" deep, normally there are specific planting instructions on the package, if in doubt contact a local Nursery, they will be happy to help out. It is also wise to put a bit of fertilizer at the bottom of your hole, Miracle Gro for flowers will do a decent job, just add a teaspoon or so before planting. It will give your plants an extra little boost.

fruitsalad Members 102 posts Location: Croatia Occupation: Civil servant Age:	#64968 2008-05-21 08:29 GMT
	it goes ijn the light socket ha ha . no seriously the bulbs generasly are tapperd so the fatter end goes in the soil.see packet for how deep. new shoots are always out of the soil. good luck and good choice ive gotr some myself. HAPPY GARDENING

Windows Members 115 posts Location: Chad Occupation: Hit Man Age:	#64969 2008-05-21 08:30 GMT
	the fat/flat side of the bulb goes down. The pointed end is the top and goes up.