Comments on: Late flowering crocuses

By: Les Plant

Les Plant — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:39:14 +0000

Slice the bulbs thinly crush a clove of garlic, mix together and lightly sautee in butter. When there is a little colour to the mix gently rip the leaves and add to pan, turn off the heat and allow to sweat down.Mix in a tablespoon of creme fraiche and tip out over some pasta!!!!!!!!!!mmmmmmmI do love cooking.

By: Ian Poulton

Ian Poulton — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:18:59 +0000

There was something on the packet about them not being edible bulbs but I’m wondering if they don’t flower, whether the leaves are edible. (Chop them up with all that other stuff they put in salads and slosh dressing all over them and no-one will notice)

But what about the bloke who missed the cricket trip? Can you imagine living in some mill village and missing out on the chance to travel by liner to Australia?

By: Baino

Baino — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:49:08 +0000

Ah we can’t observe everything . . some things just slip by without being noticed. I remember crocuses (or is it croci) My mother used to raise the bulbs in the cupboard under the stairs and bring them out to flower on the windowsill. They have a lovely fragrance from memory. Oh, and they probably will flower, the fridge just creates a ‘winter’ environment for the bulbs which I believe can germinate at any time as long as it’s cold. You just might not see them peak till summer! hehe.

By: steph

steph — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:27:10 +0000

Full marks to whoever gave you the crocus bulbs.

As a present – it’s full of expectation, gives lots of pleasure, lasts a lot longer than a box of chocs and is much better for the waistline!

I never heard of putting bulbs in the fridge though? Maybe it’ll get eaten after all

By: Grannymar

Grannymar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:12:54 +0000

Ian some flowers are late developers – look at me!