I would like info on how to plant lilies that have sprouted 6-7 inches on the bulb?

"How to Plant lily Bulbs





How deep? . . . You don't have to worry too much about this . . . except for Madonna Lilies (L. candidum). These must have no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of settled soil over the tops of the bulbs. Cover the others with about 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) of soil for small bulbs and 4-6 inches (10-15cm) for larger ones."





"The growth pattern of most lilies, in addition to the bulbs of fleshy scales, is a stem that roots on the portion that is beneath the soil. Therefore, relatively deep planting is important. If bulbs are small, they should be planted about 4 inches deep. Large bulbs should be planted about 6 to 8 inches deep. In any situation, there should be several inches of soil above the tip of the bulb that will allow space for rooting on the stem."


(http://agebb.missouri.edu/hort/meg/archi... I know it says for fall planting, but it also explains about Spring planting.)


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I would like info on how to plant lilies that have sprouted 6-7 inches on the bulb?
I like the answer above. Here's another one:


The soil should be dug down to 1 foot and fertilizer mixed and worked thoroughly into the soil. Sand, leaf mold, peat moss, or other material may be needed to adjust the soil, and should be mixed in at this time. In most, sections of the country the American-grown bulbs should go in the soil about mid-October. The size of bulb, type of soil, and manner of root growth are all factors in planting. A general rule is to set bulbs three times their own depth. Bulbs planted in sandy soils should be 2 inches deeper than in clay soils. Space small lilies 6 to 7 inches apart and larger ones 1 foot apart.


But CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION! Your lilies have sprouted a LOT already! They might now grow properly (or grow at all), especially the first year. I really suggest extra TLC and kindness to your lilies the first year!