Thank you Ernie and Alberto for your help, i think i need the plant these seeds deeper. i will add some sand to the top of the pots for now what is the best method for eradicating aphids- insecticide soap does nothing. Thanks Rimmer On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:21 PM, Alberto <ezeizabotgard@hotmail.com> wrote: > 4 C- 13/15 C is excellent for most winter S. African bulbs, etc. > Sun is necessary as very few of them grow in shade. > > Some Cyanellas need moisture while in growth (hyacinthoides is not among those that like it wet). All Cyanellas need deep planting and under these conditions they develop large corms and produce a long season of bloom. > > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/