Begonias
Hi everyone I want some advice on planting begonias from tubers in pots I want to know is there a certain compost to use what position is best and information on storing the tubers after flowering season ie: what do I store them in and is a dark shed suitable for storage of them
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A cool dark shed should be ok. Put them in newspaper individually. I then hung mine in a net bag that shops sell onions in. This was to help against rot.
Mine do well in full sun and in alot of shade too. Lovely plant.
Dont bury when planting, the top of the tuber needs to be above the soil are else they will possible rot. I have a picture if it helps. I store them like TGG but in a box in newpaper.
No I haven't cut any of mine in half, I didnt know you could, I got some large ones else. The picture are last years begonias, this year they are just shooting now.
Right I'm back. You need to get some Flowers of Sulphur, 2.99 from Amazon, or anywhere you can.
then, with a sharp knife, cut the tuber through with a couple of shoots on.
cover all cut sides with the powder, that will stop rot.
then just pot up as normal.
so, the pic have come out A about Face, but you get the idea. Always plant with the tuber a bit proud of the compost so they drain and don't stay wet for too long.
Well Lyn you learn somethink new everyday, I didn't know you could do that either, It's great that you showed your photo's, make sense. Think I will have to try this, thanks Lyn.