I have a bunch of spring bulbs that didnt get planted. Any advice on what I should do with them. Can I plant them in the spring. Please dont tell me it is not too late to plant them I have snow on the ground and more due today.
2006-12-07 01:10:08 · 7 answers · asked by Belinda 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You have all been helpfull but what part of snow on the ground do you not understand. As in frozen LOL
2006-12-07 03:49:23 · update #1
Have you thought about putting them in containers? They would still do well in the spring. Otherwise you can store them in a cool dry place with a little sawdust until next fall. Just check on them every now and then to make sure they are still firm and disease free.
2006-12-07 03:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by joencrystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the ground were workable, even with snow on the ground, you *could* plant them. However, since it sounds like that's not an option for you, put them into your refrigerator (NOT into the freezer) so they will get a period of cold, which is necessary for them to bloom. Once spring rolls around, THEN you can plant them. There's no guarantee that they will bloom, but there's certainly nothing to be lost at this point by trying. Good luck!
2006-12-07 05:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can still plant them if you can dig the ground, but if not able to you can put them into a container in the back of the fridge or freezer till spring then plant them they will think it has been in the ground for the winter and then they will come up like they should. I hope this helps you.
Edie
2006-12-07 01:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Edie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT put them in a freezer. Make sure they are dry and cool in the refrigerator. Discard any that have mold and store in clean paper bag. Six weeks before the last expected freeze, pot them. When leaves develop, give them light and put them out after danger of frost is over. They won't be as wonderful but they should bloom and after blooming put them in the ground for future years.
2006-12-07 02:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by murphy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my! I'm glad I live in California. Get yourself some decorative flower pots,it doesn't matter what shape, just make sure their clean. Fill half way with a mix of ,1part potting soil,1part sand,and one part perilite,or vermeculite. Put as many bulbs in that will fit,leaving a pencil space in between each bulb. Lightley press them down,and fill with some more soil,filtering it down between the bulbs until just the tips are visable.Move them intp a cold(35-50)area,and cover with a box,or towel. They need to be in the dark. Water them often,and in six to eight weeks move them into a warmer area. In about two weeks,they should bloom! enjoy,bye.
2006-12-07 01:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - You can put them in a cool area; if you have room, put them in the refrigerator, in a basement, etc.
Then put them out as soon as the weather allows in your area. They might not bloom this spring, but you'll be able to enjoy them next year.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-07 01:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_tea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOW HARD IS YOUR GROUNDS? IF NOT PLANT ACCORDING TO THE DEPTH NEEDED AND THEN COVER WITH OLD LEAVES OR MULCH FOR PROTECTION. ENJOY YOUR SPRING FLOWERS
2006-12-07 01:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋