that is the point of my questions David. I suspect it is something you could influence. Peter (UK) On 3 March 2014 21:15, David Pilling <pbs@pilling.demon.co.uk> wrote: > Hi, > > Put it this way, when I buy Crocus sativus corms from Holland every > year, is it a foregone conclusion they won't flower, or is flowering > (that first year) something I can have an effect on? > >