windowsill full of forced bulbs, Henderson catalog, NYC, 1900 How to Force Hyacinths the Traditional WayHyacinths were usually forced in special, pinch-necked vases called “hyacinth glasses” which today are more often called forcing vases. New and reproduction versions are widely available, and...
Tip When planting bulbs in pots for indoor forcing the tips or “necks” of the bulbs should be visible and about level with the soil surface. Trick Grow tulips in vases or containers with water and pebbles with this trick: Force tulips in pots with soil so they grow roots. When the le...
you can plant just a few at a time, keeping the bulbs cold until you're ready to force them. This way,you'll have pots (or vases) in bloom throughout the winter and