| I have just purchased my bulbs and we are in a Heat Wave well over 100, so I have not planted yet. Should I just wait a few weeks, I'm so worried they will just die out there. (Daffodils) I have planted paper whites in clay pots and brought them all indoors. Thank you any advice will be great. I'm very new at gardening but having fun ! |
| To grow the classic spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, tulips, hyacinth, and crocus, you need to do some extra work. These bulbs need a certain amount of chilling, which they won't get in your climate. To mimic cooler climates, place these bulbs in a paper bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks before planting. You'll need to repeat this chilling next fall--dig up the bulbs, place them in the 'fridge for 4+ weeks, and replant. Daffodils usually survive and continue to flower without being dug and chilled each year. General guidelines for planting bulbs: Check out local garden centers; when bulbs are available locally it's a good indication that it's time to plant in your region. Plant in well-drained soil. Follow label instructions for depth of planting--it's different for each bulb. A general rule of thumb is to plant at a depth 3 times the diameter of the bulb. You can add bonemeal or Bulb Booster to the planting hole; never add strong fertilizer or manure. After flowering, trim dead flowers but leave foliage to die back naturally. Water well after planting. Good luck with your new garden! |
