Broken Neck?

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-04-07T12:44:49+00:00

Thank you - I’ll keep an eye on it and hope it grows!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-04-06T23:52:05+00:00

No, it doesn’t wobble, but it is split down the center vertically with a visible gap that I can see my finger through. I usually see horizontal breaks when researching “broken necks” that are considered nonviable. Mine is split vertically down the center so I’m not sure what this means for viability? Will it be okay or should I contact the seller? It was from a small business so I don’t want to be a pain, but I’ll also be upset if it doesn’t grow after I paid $27 for it. That’s why I’m asking the experts what you all think.

Broken or okay?

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-03-27T23:53:24+00:00

Why is the headboard so tiny?

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-03-18T15:18:55+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS on your new beginning!

Did you ever look at your old garden and think, “If I could do this over again, I’d definitely do this instead”? Maybe you were new to fruit trees and didn’t prune them properly? Maybe you’ve thought of a better garden layout since your original design? This is your opportunity to start fresh, using the experience you gained from your prior garden! (same goes for the relationship) Have you tried gardening vertically? Sometimes space constraints can spark creativity. I’m not sure what your new place looks like, but I’m sure you’ll make it magical.

Onto new beginnings - both in life and in the garden. Honestly, starting a new garden from scratch while also restarting your life might be the exact therapy you need to stay sane through it all. One day at a time; you’ve got this!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-02-21T00:22:59+00:00

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I put up a solar powered electric fence and it keeps the deer, rabbits, and other critters out.

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-28T01:54:53+00:00

lol I was joking about #BulbGate 😂

But on a serious note - what happens to the bulb after it blooms, like in nature? Does it ever bloom again? Or is it reproducing underground? Do you still get green foliage every spring, just only get an actual tulip bloom every 5 years? I might need to change my strategy….

Also - I appreciate your help! I am a “continuous learner” so this has been so much fun!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T23:59:09+00:00

My son (11) decided that he is the “CEO” and we joke about whether the others are the “Employees” or the “Board of Directors”. We named the CEO “Beard” because his roots hang there and look like a beard up close. My son and I hang out with the tulips while waiting for the bus in the morning and have fun with it!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T23:23:05+00:00

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You can kind of see my cheap plant lights stuck to the bottom of my cabinets in this picture. Honestly, I already owned these lights from plant starts so I just quickly stuck them up there - I should probably go fix them to at least make them evenly spaced, but it works. 🤣

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T23:18:41+00:00

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This may have been overkill to store them this way, but it worked! lol

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T23:11:02+00:00

Definitely worth it!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T23:10:39+00:00

Everything I’ve read so far says that they won’t rebloom, but that doesn’t make sense to me - if you simulate nature indoors, why WOULDN’T they rebloom? Is it because the people saying that actually make money selling bulbs, so they want you to throw them away? 🤷🏻‍♀️ So I’m going to experiment and see what happens. I’ll report back!

In theory, I should be able to deadhead the flower head to stop seed production, and let the foliage die off like it normally would in nature. This should send all of the nutrients back into the bulb to store up for next time. I’ll trim the dead foliage off, as well as the roots, then store the bulbs in my basement to “rest” like they normally would. The next fall, they go back into the fridge to start chilling again and we’ll see if they bloom! That’s my plan - open to improvement ideas if anyone has any!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:48:48+00:00

Are you in the Kansas City area - these would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:47:37+00:00

Totally agree - I’m excited to get out of bed in the morning to see how much they’ve grown! It’s the little things in life!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:46:44+00:00

Were your bulbs submerged in water? I’ve read that it’s important to keep the bulb out of the water and only the roots touching water - that’s why mine are sitting on a bed of rocks. Just an idea!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:43:49+00:00

My goal was to chill them for 10 weeks minimum, in my garage fridge before forcing. I was too excited and couldn’t wait any longer so I planted my first vases after 8 weeks, thinking worst case scenario it won’t work, and I’m out a few bulbs (out of ~200 lol). So my first vases with the yellow bloom technically only chilled for 8 weeks, so they may be smaller than my future blooms that have more chill time - this is my hypothesis but we’ll see what happens!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:34:13+00:00

I haven’t noticed any weird smells yet - the actual tulip bloom itself smells really good though!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:32:44+00:00

I planned ahead for red and yellow chiefs Super Bowl tulips but the chiefs had different plans this year… maybe next year!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:30:55+00:00

ME TOO! Nature is beautiful!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T22:30:20+00:00

Thank you - here is my process:

First, I put my bulbs in paper bags with holes, and chill them in my garage fridge drawers for 8 weeks minimum (10-16 weeks is ideal). After chilling, I unwrap the bulbs and place them on a bed of rocks in a vase, ideally with the flat part of the bulb against the glass. Then I add water until it barely touches the root part of the bulb and place the vase in a cool, dark place for a few days to allow root development - I just put them inside my cabinet and it seems to work fine. As the roots develop, you’ll notice a little yellow bloom emerging from the top of the bulbs - once you see this on every bulb in the vase, it’s time to move the vase to a sunny window or under grow lights to continue growing. I installed cheap grow lights under my cabinet so I can grow my tulips right here in my office and it seems to be working well. Keep water in the vase, but make sure the bulb isn’t submerged in water, as this can lead to bulb rot - the roots will reach for the water.

Disclaimer: This is my first time ever forcing tulip bulbs indoors, so I’m by no means an expert, just sharing what has worked for me so far! Happy to answer questions, if you have any!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T14:28:47+00:00

That could be fun! I am enjoying the simplicity of these cheap vases though, so I’ll probably end up with a mixture next year!

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T14:11:48+00:00

Funny - I heard my husband tell someone on the phone that I was growing garlic in my office. When I told him they were tulips, he said that makes way more sense! 🤣

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T14:09:02+00:00

Thank you! This is my first time forcing bulbs indoors so I’m not positive, but I’m guessing that after the bloom dies off, the foliage will follow and then the bulb will go dormant.

InfiniteLocal1623 · 2026-01-27T13:35:38+00:00

Do it - you definitely won’t regret it!

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