Overwintering Ranunculus in Zone 4B: My Journey and Lessons Learned

In this episode, Liz discusses her experience growing ranunculus in zone 4B. She shares her methods for pre-sprouting the corms, planting them in the high tunnel, and overwintering them. Liz also talks about the importance of using high tunnels in colder climates and the challenges she faced with saving and replanting the corms. She concludes by mentioning her plans for the upcoming year and the changes she will make to her subscription offerings.

Takeaways

• Ranunculus can be successfully grown in zone 4B with the use of a high tunnel.
• Pre-sprouting the corms and planting them in trays or directly in the ground can yield good results.
• Overwintering ranunculus is possible but requires careful storage and selection of healthy corms.
• Soil health is important for successful ranunculus cultivation, and cover crops can help improve it.
• Consider the timing of ranunculus blooms when planning subscriptions or sales.
• Selling ranunculus at a premium price is justified due to the high demand and cost of wholesale corms.

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