I received a hyacinth forcing kit as a gift that says to chill the bulbs for six to eight weeks at 40 to 45 degrees. Can we set them outside for the cold treatment?
Such a cold treatment needs consistent chilly temperatures to bring the bulbs into bloom, and Florida’s weather might fluctuate too much. The best spot to give them the needed cold is in the refrigerator. First, place the bulbs in a paper bag and set it in the refrigerator. After the cold treatment, follow the remaining instructions using the special hyacinth vases that came with the kit. This allows the base of the bulbs to sit in water while they are coming into bloom.
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