Early shoot emergence is a common occurrence with commercial growers of potted L. longiflorum plants (Easter lilies in the U.S.). Depending on the year, a small percentage of bulbs break dormancy and sprout early during rooting (usually in October), but prior to vernalization. The optimal soil temperature range for breaking dormancy in L. longiflorum has been reported to be 10 to 15.5C. A brief subsequent increase in soil temperature, although not necessary, could hasten shoot emergence. Nathan At 10:18 AM 10/29/2012, you wrote: >Dear All, > >I have checked the trays last week and found that Lilium longiflorum 'White >Heaven' is re sprouting, although the foliage emerged in spring is still >alive. I have some guesses why does this happen, but I would like to know >if anybody have encountered similar autumn re-growth in this lily section. > >Regards, >Janos >Z5a, Hungary, with first snowfall today. > >-- >Protect the environment! Please think twice before printing this e-mail. || >Védjük környezetünket, csak szükség esetén nyomtassa ki ezt a levelet! >______________________________________________