On Jan 14, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Michael Mace <michaelcmace@gmail.com> wrote:

To build on Bob's comment about aeration, think again about the way Leo is
growing his bulbs: in pure coarse sharp sand kept constantly damp. In those
conditions I bet the roots are always moist but also always have a good
supply of air (because there are pores between the grains of sand, where air
can penetrate).

So Makiko, I know it sounds like you're getting conflicting advice, but
actually you're not. The key is to use a combination of soil and watering
that keeps the roots damp, but allows good flow of air through the soil.

Anyway, that's what I think.

Hope that helps,

Mike
San Jose, CA

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