How late in the fall do I plant bulbs?
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How do I plant bulbs with frozen ground?
Ive several packages of bulbs I didnt get planted before the ground froze. What can I do to still have them grow for this spring outside ?
https://www.americanmeadows.com/fall-bulb-faqs
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As long as you can dig the bulbs 4-6 inches deep into the soil you can plant. Place some "Bone Meal" in the hole before planting to deter squirrels from digging the bulbs up.
If the ground is too frozen to dig then it's too late.
Agree with Lynn. But if the ground is frozen you can still plant the pots in an outdoor pot with potting soil. If you live in a super-frigid climate, you may need to wrap the sides of the pot to insulate it a bit. Your bulbs will bloom in the spring and can be dug and planted in the ground once the tops start to die down naturally (be gentle with the roots if possible)
Hello Shirley,
It may depend on your location.If you want spring-blooming flowers like daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths, you need to think ahead and get the bulbs in the ground before the first hard frost. They need a long period of cold weather to initiate the biochemical process that causes them to bloom and time to develop roots.
https://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/8-gardening-mistakes-you-make-every-fall/slide/5
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