The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Spring Flower Bulbs

Place bulbs in a shallow, wide pot that's about four to six inches deep and fill with a standard potting mix. Make sure there's about two inches below the bulb to allow for root growth. You can place as many bulbs as you'd like in a pot without touching, since they like to grow together. Make sure to stick to one variety of plant per pot, since chilling times vary.

Once the bulbs are potted, water them, label them and cover loosely with a paper bag. Check on them periodically, making sure that soil is damp. When chilling time is done and sprouts begin to emerge, it's time to move to a warm area.