2006-10-25 05:02:42 · 19 answers · asked by bobbin's mum 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you can get a shovel in the dirt, not to late.
Happy planting.
2006-10-25 05:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by adieu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you can put bulbs in the refrigerator for 6 weeks prior to planting in the spring. This warns the bulbs that the cold is over once you put them in the ground, and they should start to come out shortly afterwards.
2006-10-25 05:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but put your daffodils in first - preferably before the end of October - they will be fine as long as you plant them deep enough to avoid frost damage. Tulips and most other spring flowering bulbs should be planted any time between October and December.
2006-10-25 20:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by kippergonzo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is actually THE time. Depending on what Zone you live in, In the northern states, the best time is after a frost and until you can not get into the ground any more. If, by chance, you do not get them in the ground in the fall, you can store them in the frig until spring and plant them as soon as you can work the ground. In southern states the cooler the ground the better.
2006-10-25 12:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by Gina C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't. Anytime now is perfect, and even if you plant them in late winter, they will catch up with the growing time they missed. The problem is more about how you keep them. They should be somewhere dry and dark. Examine them closely and see if any have formed stems - these should be planted right away. Any that are mouldy or midewed will have to go or they will infect the rest.
The sooner you plant them after buying them is always a good idea, though ... which reminds me ... time to see to mine! Such joy to look forward to in Spring!
2006-10-25 05:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by kiteeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other half of everybody else's answer is that a bulb won't keep another year like a seed might. If you have the time, stick it in the ground; not much more is lost if you do.
2006-10-25 12:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by aseachangea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all!
I once planted some well after Christmas 'just in case' and they sprouted and bloomed in spring. It was quite nice having a few extra daffodils, 'stragglers', after the rest were just about over.
2006-10-25 05:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by used to live in Wales 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can plant up to Jan the main thing is to make sure that you plant them deep enough 3xtimes their height
2006-10-25 06:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by christy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Not too sure what time you posted your question but its too late if it is dark. Otherwise any time during the day will be fine.
2006-10-26 19:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not too late, if your garden is too wet at the moment, plant them in a plantpot, then you can sink the plantpot into the garden when convenient.
2006-10-25 06:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by Elaine K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋