How do you know if a package of Daffodil bulbs are still good?
I found a package of daffodil and tulip bulbs in a cupboard over the weekend. Not sure how old they are. Can I still plant?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
Which annual flowers make a colorful border for my house?
This year I am going to plant a colorful border using annuals. What annuals have you used or do you recommend for a border? The area is full to part sun. I am not ... See more
Is it safe to replant peony?
I've heard it might be tricky. Is it true? What is the best way to that? It's this year's plant. No flowers yet.
if your ground is not frozen ... what have you got to loose -- they need cold stratification to set blooms anyway! https://www.nyrp.org/blog/columbia-bulb-planting-workshop-8-easy-steps-to-big-beautiful-bulbs/
Hi Jan,
My name is Linda and I agree with Landshark. Go ahead and plant them. The worst that can happen is that you've taken the time to plant and they don't come up. In most places fall is the best time due to the cold weather over the winter that they need in order to bloom, but if your ground is not frozen now, they still might take. Good luck!
I'd give it a try. If you can't dig your ground, you could put them in the fridge (NOT the freezer) for a while (12 to 16 weeks) then pot them up for indoor blooms in spring. Or you can put them in a large planter outside. If they bloom, enjoy them and then move them into your garden.
I would give it a try because if they work it's a great story to share with others. The worse thing that can happen is they don't grow and the good thing you added compost to a bed.
Enjoy!
Give it a try - you have nothing to lose! I would plant them in pots or containers, set the containers outside, and see what grows.