Gladiolus have faded, what to do with tubers?

Without flowers, the plots would not look so attractive. From the middle of July until the end of August, the tall gladioli delighted the flower growers, proudly rising above their fellow brothers from the world of beauty. It's nice to admire the bright colors of their large buds. But gradually the lower flowers fade, and a few days later one can see a stem with the remains of the former luxury. However, you should not be sad. Yes, the gladioli have faded, what next to do to the next year to get from one parent a few plants?

First you need to cut the stem with the wilted flowers, but not under the root. Let it remain 20 centimeters germ, it will help to ripen small bulbs. In order for them to grow larger and better up to the spring, they should be fed. To do this, in five liters of water, dissolve 100 grams of ash and a teaspoon of superphosphate. Knowing such subtleties, the gardener does not begin to torment himself with the question: "Gladiolus have faded, what's next"? He will clearly realize that the potassium contained in the wood ashes and phosphorus will help form large bulbs, which next year will give great beautiful flowers.

After the stem is cut, the fertilizing is done, the plant in the ground needs to stay another 2-3 weeks. During this time young children will mature and become larger in diameter. After all, bulbs continue to grow, even when gladioli fade. What should I do next? Carefully excavate the remains of the plant together with a clod of earth. The soil from it in no case can shake off the shovel or the ground, since then it is possible to damage the planting material of the next year. The rank will cause decay, and onions will not last until spring.

The earth is carefully removed from the lower part of the stem with hands. There will be onions and babies. If the florist does not want to mess around with small material, he can separate the children and just throw them away. But you can leave the largest representatives. In a year they will become full-fledged bulbs. The remainder of the stem is no longer needed. After all, gladioli have faded. What to do next with the remaining twenty centimeters of the stem is clear - cut them with a sharp knife, leaving a stump in 3 cm. Now the planting material of the next year should be dried well. Let him stay in the sun for three days. So onions and babies will dry well and pass the disinfection procedure. To do this, plastic boxes are suitable, but you can pour out the tubers on the day to dry on the oilcloth, and in the evening bring under cover.

Children, small onions continue their life even after the gladiolus has faded. What to do is the purpose of plants. But from one parent flower for the next year, 2-3 gladiolus are formed. It is important to keep them properly. They like temperature + 3 + 5 °. Therefore, feel comfortable on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or in the basement. Pre-nodules are placed in cardboard boxes or paper bags. During the winter, the material is inspected 3-4 times.

Here such works are made after the gladiolus has faded. The following year, from the stored planting material will grow much more flowers that will please their beauty.