What time of the year should I plant some bulbs?

Question

I have some bulbs and I was told to but them in the fride untill winter and then plant them but I'm not sure thats right.

Answer 1

Bulbs should be planted at the end of the summer, from early September until late November or before the ground freezes. It's best to plant them about six weeks before a freeze, since the feeder roots have to grow in order to ensure healthy blooms in the spring.

An easy trick to remember is to plant your bulbs on Halloween, unless you live in a region where the first frost comes earlier.

"Spring bulbs" are the ones you plant in the fall -- they are the Spring-flowering bulbs, that flower in the Spring. I think this may be causing some confusion. I don't know of any bulbs you plant in the Spring!
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Time also depends on where you live. There is an online USDA zone map, that indicates all the planting zones in the U.S., of which there are 11. You can also find the best planting time for your area on the site.
http://landscaping.about.com/b/a/170953.htm

Answer 2

Eliza, Here is all the info you will need at this site.... Happy planting!....
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/PlantBulbs

In colder climates, plant hardy bulbs as soon as possible after purchase. In milder climates, plant hardy bulbs in late October or early November after the soil has cooled. Keep them in the refrigerator or some other cool spot until you set them out. In warm-winter climates you may need to pre-chill bulbs before planting to trick them into a dormant state. Simply place them in a container with a lid and put them in the refrigerator for 8 - 10 weeks. Avoid storing fruit (especially apples) in the refrigerator while you are chilling bulbs. Ripening fruit gives off a gas that may stop bulbs from flowering.

Answer 3

I plant many bulbs. I usually plant them in mid February which is around 8 weeks before spring starts for me in zone 7.

Answer 4

Yes depending on the bulb you were most likely told the correct info. but not the freezer, that will kill it. the fridge for staisis. Hycenthis is a winter planted bulb.

Answer 5

I live in southern California. I started putting in bulbs in Oct. I try my luck with tulips with the fridge routine. But it gets too hot int the spring and cooks the blooms. I just finished a big planting of daffodils. soon the Dalias will be out and some other ones that bloom in the summer.

Answer 6

Are there any bulbs that should be planted around the beginning of June? I like in an area that is hot and sunny in the summer and freezes in the winter. (not snow just very cold)

Answer 7

It depends upon where you live and also what type of bulbs you have. If you want daffodils, say; you would put them in in autumn the year before so you get them the following spring. If you want dahlias, which bloom in summer, you put them in in spring for late summer and autumn bloom. Some bulbs should indeed be chilled; like tulips and hyacinths. Daffodils can be kept at 45-55 F., and paperwhites should never be chilled.

Answer 8

Well now, that depends on what type of bulb. I know you have to wait for a light year to plant light bulbs.

Answer 9

Tulips, crocuses and most other bulbs should be planted in the fall so they will bloom in the spring. If you wait until spring to plant them, you probably won't see them flower until the next spring.

Answer 10

Most are planted in the fall, but some are spring bulbs...not sure what yours are but I wouldn't put them in the fridge...