Practicum – Week 6

Lessons:

• Storage Organs

Objectives: 

• Students will learn to differentiate among bulbs, corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes; propagation techniques for each; and the most effective practices for their care.

Homework Assignment:

• Read this Document – Bulb Types – Dividing Underground Organs
• Read this Article (slideshow) – 14 Tips for Planting Your Favorite Bulbs
• Watch Video Below – Dividing and Planting Iris

Extended reading/viewing (optional):

• Read this Document – Bulbs and Other Rooting Structures