Dear Mary Sue,
In terms of experience growing Calochortus, you are my
bettor. This spring I had my first Calochortus bloom and I am sure it came
from a bulb you donated. I do not devalue my skill, however, I honestly
recognize the areas in which I have not accumulated growing
experience. Calochortus have special germinating and summer dry
requirements. I am finally to the point of turning full attention to this
beautiful bulb.
What I did was stick the drying stalks in damp soil. My question
was whether, if the stalk appeared brown and dry, would it be safe to cut
the pod from the stalk and let it ripen in a warm place.
The bulbs themselves are not planted and are awaiting fall
planting. Ditto all but one bulbil. Best, Joyce
Kind regards, Joyce Miller
Zone USDA 9A Summer highs 100+degrees F for several to many days. Winter
lows 27 degrees F