The best time is after the foliage has withered and died. This ensures the bulb has replenished.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/dividing-daffodil-bulbs.htm
I have had Peruvian Daffodils for several years. This year, the are putting out lovely foliage, but no flowers. The first picture is July of 2019, the 2nd is today...
It is likely that the nutrient ratios are off. Too much nitrogen, and not enough phosphorus and potassium will, normally, be to blame.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/peruvian-daffodil/growing-peruvian-daffodils.htm
Are daffodils rabbit proof?
Daffodil bulbs are one of the plants not favored by rabbits. Here's an article with a list of plants that rabbits don't like: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/plants-rabbits-dont-like.htm
Each year for the past many years I've planted daffodil bulbs in different areas of my yard. The fall before last I planted 80 bulbs in one large flower bed. Last spring about 50 of them came up and flowered. This year, I have 3 that came up but only one flowered. Can you give me some suggestions for this fall? There is a small patch right up next to my house that is the only one successful. But the one in full sun, that I usually put sweet potato vine in the spring and summer, is the one where I put the 80 bulbs. When I dig or weed, I don't ever find rotting bulbs or any remnants of what I've previously planted. Any suggestions?
It may be too warm in your hardiness zone. Daffodils need cold conditioning in order to bloom. In Southern states they are often treated as annuals. Here are some varieties that will bloom in zone 8:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-not-growing.htm
they will be planted in west virginia...do i keep the in fridge..cool and dry...and when to plant them...now or wait till fall..or plant them in containers...i know they need to get their strength now for next years blooms...they are from Brecks and are of good quality
First discard any that are soft or mushy. Then go ahead and plant them. You may not see much growth this year but they should grow next spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-not-growing.htm
Why do bulbs that I plant only come up one or two seasons? Even Daffodils.
You are far enough north that your tulips should return. But there are things that can happen to bulbs. For example, critters may eat the bulbs; the bulbs may rot if they get too much moisture or the site doesn't drain well; if they don't get enough sun they will eventually die out. Tulips especially require full sun. Overfertilizing can do them in as well as cutting off the leaves before they have yellowed and withered.
If you are planting the common daffodils that are yellow/orange, they seem to be more hardy than the specialty daffodils such as the white, pink or chrome.
Here are tips to fix these problems:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-not-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm
I have access to scores of Daffodil plants, some are in bloom others didn't because of being mowed down but still popped up with rich green leaves this spring. Can I dig these bulbs now, what care should be given to them after digging? Time crunch due to my wife selling her Mother's estate. Any advise and direction greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance
I would get the ones that weren't mowed, they are more likely to bloom again. Also, wait as long as you can before digging them so the nutrients can be absorbed. When you dig the bulbs, leave the shoots and leaves on them and place them in a dry area, the bulbs will absorb nutrients from the leaves and will be more likely to produce next spring. Wait until the leaves have dried out before removing them from the bulbs, then store the bulbs until next year. Here's a helpful article that explains how to "cure" the bulbs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/curing-daffodil-bulbs.htm