In January, I asked what the 4 bulbs that I bought at the market would turn into. I haven't had much success as only one of the 4 bulbs has sprouted (1st photo). The second photo shows the bulbs of my friend, Joe Tan, who bought his bulbs at about the same time as me. The red things are Chinese New Year decorative touches. Yong Seng said his bulbs have grown even taller than Joe's. I think I know what went wrong with my bulbs (1) I did not buy enough (my friend uses 8 bulbs in a bowl) (2) I have to keep them cool (Joe uses ice cubes and keep the bowl in his living room) (3) I need to keep the bulbs completely immersed in water. Never mind, I will do better next year. By the way these bulbs are known as Chinese Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia) and they can be used to make delicious chips.
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