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现在种还太早, 要晚上温度降到10度以下,并且持续大约2个星期才是时候种下去。) o: Q/ f a- |# _2 b1 C& K1 r" `6 w
, ~! b0 Z, F; J, Z# b: M$ h% U; HIf your weather is still quite warm, wait to plant bulbs until soil temperatures drop to 55°F (12°C) or cooler. & Z+ e' q# E. D" O; o
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Soil tends to reach this temperature when average night-time temperatures drop to around 50°F (10°C) or cooler for about two weeks. ) w0 y* g* R# B; c4 O) ?
" |$ X* Z% y JIf you plant bulbs for spring before the soil cools down, you can have problems, especially in a wet fall. @/ Y' w: F. ~. {
( g1 V6 J! [# I* jSince most flower bulbs come from areas where the winters are very cold, but summers are dry and hot, bulbs planted in warm, wet soil can succumb to rot or mildew. & }! D6 Q& K/ @5 p2 d/ p
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If it's not wet, but still warm when you plant bulbs, they can also start making top growth, which you don't want to see until spring.
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After planting, water your bulbs thoroughly. Then normal fall rains should provide all the moisture necessary for bulbs to grow strong, deep roots to give you lot of colorful flowers for spring. |
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