Growing Fall Ranunculus: From Start to Finish

[@slightlyburntpopcorn696]

Just wanted to say I love your channel! You always have the most gorgeous flower footage.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thank you for watching! 🌱🌱🌱

[@slightlyburntpopcorn696]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers I did have one question, though: I'm looking to buy some ranunculus corms (fleur farm for the win!}, but everyone seems to ship them in the fall. I don't have a hoop house to overwinter them in, so I want to start them in the spring--can i store the dormant corms overwinter somehow? Google is not being very helpful. Thanks. --jamie

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

@slightlyburntpopcorn696 I've never stored them over winter. I would be worried about them drying out or molding, especially the more expensive types. If you're in the US, the "Wholesale for Small Scale Growers" Facebook group is a good option. There were definitely corms on offer last spring. So sorry that I couldn't be of more help. Good luck! 🌱🌱🌱

[@lilylupekha896]

Hi Tonya, thank you for such informative video. I am in zone 8A, north Georgia and tried to grow these for last two seasons without success. Now I know that I started them way too late in the season! Im going to try planting in the fall this year. Thank you for the video.

[@tracycrider1245]

@@lilylupekha896 trying myself in same general area💜

[@jdakat88]

Good morning Tonya…thanks for sharing. I’ve loved watching every step of your journey. 🌸

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

Great informative video. Such beautiful flowers. Thank you again!! So happy when I see your videos come up!

[@jeannet9592]

Great to see a new video from you!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

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[@carolinaelizabethart]

Thank you so much for sharing all your experience and being so honest of about your journey. It's truly helpful.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thank you for watching! 🌱🌱🌱

[@carolhendley760]

Thank you for this video Tonya! i plan to grow them this year. I’m in south GA, 9a, so I hope to have them ready to plant by mid-November.🌸🌸🌸

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Fantastic! Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

I love it when you make a new video and I love ranunculus, also!!! Question-are you still mostly donating flowers and bouquets? This summer was a donation only year for me, and it's been a blessing.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I am! I managed quite a few deliveries this year and even filed for my own non-profit. I'm so glad to hear that yours was a great success! 🌱🌱🌱

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers That's wonderful!!!

[@judyrobinson2282]

The open tray you planted the corms in: Did it have drainage holes or no? And if not, you just are trying to keep moderately moist without water collecting in the bottom I assume.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Yes, the trays have a mesh. I often use recycled paper in the bottom to keep the potting soil from falling through. Hope that helps! Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@zephyrwazallann2340]

What did you do when the Aphids were bad? What do you now to prevent them?❤

[@bizzybee852]

You just convinced me to NEVER EVER grow ranunculus!! Why the Heck would anyone go through such a NIGHTMARE every single year! And after all the hard work if aphids, thrips, and all the other insects don't kill them, you have to pray to God the temperature doesn't dip down to winter temps of zero or below, in the winter! And if it does dip below zero, once again, all of your time, money, effort, and hardwork, is for naught! I am a gardner, and a huge plant, tree, shrub, and flower lover, and I think ranunculus are one of the most beautiful flowers. But I had no idea they were such a nightmare to grow! And who in the world has that much time, not to mention, money, labor, energy, worry, and effort, to invest in re-growing something every year that you cannot even EAT! Especially when there are so many other beautiful flowers that are not such pain in the a** prima donnas to grow! And worse yet, even if they survive the bugs and the winter temps, you have to replant them every single year. But the prettiest ranunculus are patented, and you cannot regrow the patented flowers! Make it make sense~just thinking about it makes my head and heart ache! Surely, there has to be an easier, better~ way, to grow these gorgeous flowers?!

[@ashdukesbear9700]

@@bizzybee852 Yeah, fall planting is too risky. I’m gonna plant mine in early spring. First year planting ranunculus, so fingers crossed 🤞

[@julvwildcat190]

I love ranunculus; they are beautiful flowers. I love seeing the varieties that you plant. Are you going to do any updates on your house? I have been waiting for that. I can't wait to see what you grow this year.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Definitely! The progress on the house is very slow. It was much worse than originally thought, so mainly, I've been saving to get the biggest jobs done by a professional, lol! 🌱🌱🌱

[@julvwildcat190]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers totally understandable. I can't wait to see what you do.

[@PilotCristina]

Where do you get your corms? I want some special ones. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Most were ordered through the "Wholesale for Small Scale Growers" Facebook group. Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@briantomato]

I’m a member of that FB group but have never ordered with them. It seems a little intimidating, but is that just because I haven’t read their instructions thoroughly?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I love that group! I've been able to order some really nice plants. If you haven't already, you can add your contact information through the Google document under the "featured" section at the top of the page. After that, you can start ordering through the regular posts. The invoices are sent via email, just before the stock begins to ship. Hope that helps! Happy gardening!

[@tracytracyWM]

I love the look of ranunculus! Do you know how they would do in northern California 9b. It gets so hot and dry, not sure if they need a cold period to bloom.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I'm not sure about northern California, but it might be worth a try. I saw a huge field of them growing in Carlsbad last year! They were so beautiful! Good luck! 🌱🌱🌱

[@julvwildcat190]

They turn out great. You have to plant them in fall because it gets too hot too fast in spring so you may or may not get blooms. They are perennial here and you don't have to protect them. They bloom in early spring. They are one of my favorite flowers to grow. I'm also in zone 9b Northern California. Good luck.

[@tracytracyWM]

@@julvwildcat190 oh yay! Thanks so much.

[@julvwildcat190]

@@tracytracyWM you're welcome. I forgot to say that I start seeing growth on mine in October/November so that would be a good time to plant them.

[@Duoduogarden]

Hello! Really inspired by your story, and can I ask the failed season you planted them, you said it’s too late to underground them, can I ask how late it is? I am in Zone 6b too, when do you recommend to plant them? Our first frost is on Oct 15th.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I usually like to transplant into the garden around the last week of October. I hope that helps! Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@Duoduogarden]

@@TONYAwiththeflowersit’s really helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@veracaland312]

I've tried growing them for 3 now. I grow them outside since I don't have a tunnel. I give up. Last year I had some succes but they are too susceptible to water.this year I lost half of them growing up in the trays, and the other half I lost in the field due to rainfall and the deer who ate the rest.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Oh, no! I'm soooo sorry to hear that. It can definitely be frustrating. You've got this! 🌱🌱🌱