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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: PeterR on May 03, 2008, 07:55

Title: Tulip bulbs
Post by: PeterR on May 03, 2008, 07:55

I have two large half barrels in which I planted tulips last autumn.
I want to grow runner beans with a cane wigwam in those containers, as soon as the tulips finished.

My question is, do I have to yank out the bulbs and store them for next autumn or can they be left in and plant the beans on top of it?

Thanks in advance.

Peter

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Title: Tulip bulbs
Post by: DD. on May 03, 2008, 08:03

I'd stuff the beans on top - nitrogen for the bulbs next year!

Title: Tulip bulbs
Post by: PeterR on May 03, 2008, 08:14

Thanks for the reply, I will leave them in. (less work.  :D )


Some of the progress so far:

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Title: Tulip bulbs
Post by: weeeed on May 03, 2008, 11:18

I second what DD said and just want to add what a lovely display you have. How do you stop the shelter from falling down? :lol:  :wink:

Title: Tulip bulbs
Post by: PeterR on May 03, 2008, 11:34

Shelter?! :shock:  WWII is over!  :lol:
The reed fence is wired to an iron railing. :D

This is a first floor patio / roof garden. 9m X 3m

OK, Tulips gone, Runner beans in.

(http://www.reveszp.nildram.co.uk/public/weg8.jpg)

Peppers, Chillies, Cucumbers:

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