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Best Time To Plant Begonia Corms

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Plant tubers of tuberous begonias in spring. Likewise how deep do you plant begonia corms. Tuberous Begonias Umn Extension Its best to divide the tubers in the early spring after the buds have begun to swell. Best time to plant begonia corms . MID TO END OCTOBER By the end of October the main stem will have withered and can be removed when it comes away easily from the corm. I assume that the tubers are lifted stored in a dark frost free area over winter but when is the best time to lift them can the tubers be split in two or more if big enough how big would that be should they be split in the autumn or just before planting. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from but all tuberous begonias require the same care. The top of the corm is the area most at risk. As for Rex and its varieties a high-nitrogen fertiliser like 20-10-10 is best. Naomi shows you how to plant Begonias from cormstubers in your garden. Pretty and versatile Begonias give a showy display of...