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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    November 29, 2018
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    It is not too late; technically this is still fall. Get them in soon and enjoy the blooms next spring. It is difficult to over-winter many spring-flowering bulbs indoors and since they don't have to establish roots before winter sets in, you are OK. I am in Michigan and have planted tulips on a nice day in December.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 18, 2018
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    This depends on what the plants are, specifically. Some plants will rather wait until spring while others will prefer to be set out in the cold. Tulips and flowering garlic/onion are among the many that prefer a winter planting. If you can include some of the varieties, I will be more than happy to help you further. This article may help some in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/winter-flowers-for-zone-6.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 14, 2019
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    Spring bulbs will, generally, want to be started outside in the cold. This helps them to break dormancy. You can start them inside but they may be slow to sprout, or not sprout at all.

    Can you include the types of bulbs? This can help me to know which can be started outdoors, and which indoors.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 29, 2019
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    Just check occasionally to make sure the soil has not completely dried out. If you see large cracks in the soil or the soil pulls away from the sides of the pot; add a small amount of moisture.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 7, 2019
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    BushDoctor on
    May 8, 2019
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    Nope. This is usually what you will do for flowering bulbs. Let the leaves die off naturally, and completely before you cut them. Then you will put the bulb into dormancy.

    This article will help you to put them into dormancy, until fall, when most bulbs are planted: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    August 19, 2019
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