In this section, you will find the growing methods in use, the growing techniques, crop protection, disease control and variety choice of tulips, hyacinths and narcissus.

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5.6 Planting method: Watering Next, thoroughly water the rooting medium in the trays. Also remember to water the corners of the trays. As a rule of thumb to determine whether the medium is moist enough it should be squeezed. If hardly any water can be squeezed out, the mois-ture content in the medium is just right. Remember that this is only a guideline. The right medium composition and structure encourages rapid and abundant root development. If you are planning on using dry wooden trays, test the moisture levels of the soil shortly after planting and water again if necessary.