In the 19th century, the hyacinth was the fashion flower par excellence. The onions were precious, so they were treated with special care. The method of growing hyacinths in glass stems from this period - a particularly decorative form of plant care.

If you drive your hyacinth in a glass, you can observe the growth process particularly well

The decorative idea: hyacinth glasses

For forcing hyacinth bulbs you need special glasses. You can buy such hyacinth glasses. Depending on the size of the onion, a carafe with a wide opening at the top will also do.

Which tubers are suitable for forcing in a glass?

You are on the safe side when you buy large hyacinth bulbs from specialist retailers. These tubers are already stratified, meaning they have already passed their cold phase. Forcing hyacinths is then less complicated because you don't have to store the bulbs in the cold for several weeks before putting them in the jar.

If you want to use hyacinth bulbs from the garden for forcing in the jar, choose large hyacinth bulbs that are firm and round. They have stored most of the nutrients. It's best to throw away shriveled little onions right away.

Hyacinth tubers from the garden must be stored at 0 to 8 degrees for at least eight weeks before they can be planted in order to overcome the germination inhibition. Without a cold break, there is a risk that the bulb will not flower.

Drive hyacinth in the glass

  • Fill the glass with boiled water
  • Clean the onion carefully
  • Remove loose shell
  • Put the onion in the top bowl
  • Cover the glass with a paper hat or keep in the dark
  • Refrigerate for at least eight weeks
  • Change water regularly

The onion itself must not come into contact with water, otherwise it will rot.

Within three months, the hyacinth bulbs develop long roots. As soon as shoots and flower buds appear on the bulb, the darkening is removed and the plant is made warmer and lighter.

After flowering

Drained bulbs can be removed after flowering. However, it is also worth trying to plant the tubers in the garden and get them to bloom again next year.

tips and tricks

Small school bags are well suited to cover hyacinth jars. However, there are no limits to your own imagination when it comes to designing particularly decorative covers.

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Vegetable garden