I Bought Bulbs Late And The Ground Froze Before I Could Plant. Then I Forgot To Put In Refrigerator. What Should I Do Now. Put In

refrigerator now and plant in July for a mid summer bloom I’m just sick that I forgot to cool these bulbs. I hate to waste them. Is there anything I can do?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/22/2023 @ 8:52 am

You have a few options. You can plant them as soon as the soil thaws. They may not bloom till next year, though. You can try chilling, then planting as you suggested. You can force them indoors or, if stored properly, plant them this fall. Here is more:

https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/didnt-get-your-bulbs-planted/ ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/chilling-flowering-bulbs.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm ^[3]

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[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm

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