{"product_id":"gladiolas-bulb","title":"GLADIOLAS BULB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1293fe794a5151c2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the essential care instructions for growing healthy \u003cb\u003eGladiolas\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Sunlight \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in a spot that receives at least \u003cb\u003e6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e daily. Full sun ensures strong stems and full bloom spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWind Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant near a wall, fence, or sheltered area to protect tall flower stalks from snapping in high winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Soil \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell-Draining Soil:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladiolas prefer fertile, loamy soil with good drainage. Poor drainage can cause corms to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant corms \u003cb\u003e4 to 6 inches deep\u003c\/b\u003e and spaced \u003cb\u003e4 to 6 inches apart\u003c\/b\u003e with the pointed end facing upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaggered Planting:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant groups of corms every 2 weeks from early spring through early summer for a continuous display of blooms throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Watering \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide about \u003cb\u003e1 inch of water per week\u003c\/b\u003e (increase during dry spells). Ensure the soil stays consistently moist, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer (such as 5-10-10) when shoots are 6 to 8 inches high, and repeat when flower buds begin to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Support \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Taller varieties (over 3 feet) often need support. Insert bamboo stakes or flower cages early so you don't damage the corms later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut off faded flower spikes near the base to encourage energy to flow back into the corm for next year's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Leave the green foliage intact after flowers fade; do not cut leaves back until they naturally turn yellow and die down in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Overwintering (Cold Climates)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live in an area with freezing winters, dig up the corms after the first frost, let them dry in a warm area for a few weeks, brush off excess dirt, and store them in a cool, dark, dry place until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samanta Greens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246344319298,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/2662\/1762\/files\/watermarked_img_5505945450891308386.jpg?v=1790181667","url":"https:\/\/samantagreens.com\/products\/gladiolas-bulb","provider":"Samanta Greens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}