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tinkerbella
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Gladiolus Bulbs

Post by tinkerbella » Mon Jan 21, 2019 4:19 pm

HI

All of my Gladiolus have turned brown now except 3, Any ideas?
Many thanks

Willpar
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Re: Gladiolus Bulbs

Post by Willpar » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:55 am

Hi Tinkerbella, Don't know much about those plants, but a couple of things come to mind. Waterlogged soil or frost. But don't really explain why three are ok. Could also be a worm type thing eating the bulbs. Patchy brown can be rust. Sorry I cant be more helpful.

tinkerbella
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Re: Gladiolus Bulbs

Post by tinkerbella » Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:43 pm

Thanks so much for your ideas.
It's a bit of a mystery! you could be right :)

Willpar
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Re: Gladiolus Bulbs

Post by Willpar » Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:40 pm

Another thought tinkerbella, if your plants are early for the time of year, a big drop in temperature would not do them much good either.

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