Start off begonia tubers in the greenhouse - Tims Tips from Directbulbs

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http://www.directbulbs.co.ukThis video shows how to plant begonia tubers and start them off in the greenhouse, whether you keep them in the pot or plant them out into the garden at a later date. Check it out on our blog at http://www.directbulbs.co.uk/blog/tims-tips-on-begonias-watch-our-youtube-clip.html

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Very helpful advice. I have planted mine in pots about 10 days ago. I covered the tuber, is that ok? And is it ok to put them in a patio window? I'm never sure how much to water them? Is every 2 days or so alright? They haven't sprouted yet.
Very simply explained and helpful. I shall get started soon.
Brilliant. Thanks.
mine did great last year, very big but that made them full over and break, potted up ready for this year
Excellent and clear advice, thank you .I just bought some tubers on a whim, and so now I can give it a go and hopefully they will thrive.
i not set it up yet
Gardman 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse
i just got 3 to plant this weekend in uk. ok to put in a new standalone plastic type greenhouse or into my spare room on window sill, but has radiator

suggestions?
Hi Jokha
Without knowing where you grew them it is likely that they did not get enough warmth and water during the early growing stage. Water every few days but only keep the soil moist and not to wet, increase the frequency and amount of water as they get bigger.

All the best fro next year

Regards Tim
Hi Jokha
On first planting begonias the compost just needs to be moist and not too wet. As the begonias start to provide shoots then you will need to water more regularly to ensure that the shoots grow. It is very important at this stage to ensure that the conditions are kept warm as to much of a drop in temperature at night will cause the begonia shoots to fail which i think has been the problem in your case.

I hope this helps

Tim
I tried growing begonia tubers and the shoots came up but after a while the plant died. I wonder where I went wrong. How often should you water them