I just got a notice that the daffs I ordered a month ago from Dutch Bulb
company is shipping, direct from the supplier in Holland. So I can expect
them in a couple of weeks.

Are there any other zone 4a's out there with rules of thumb for when to
plant bulbs? I've heard that you should wait for two weeks of night temps
in the 40-50 F range but most of the falls that I can remember since I
arrived in Minnesota 8 years ago were pretty zig zag in terms of the temps.
I think it was last fall that we had temps in the teens then it shot back up
to the 50s and 60s. I realize that nothing is for sure but has anyone had
success using a particular plan? When are you thinking of planting your
bulbs this year?

mm

Plant as soon as possible when they arrive. Most shippers time the
arrival for the best average planting time for your area. I'm in
zone 7 and have planted spring bulbs anywhere from end of September to
December.


On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:07:54 -0500, "mmarteen"
wrote:

I just got a notice that the daffs I ordered a month ago from Dutch Bulb
company is shipping, direct from the supplier in Holland. So I can expect
them in a couple of weeks.

Are there any other zone 4a's out there with rules of thumb for when to
plant bulbs? I've heard that you should wait for two weeks of night temps
in the 40-50 F range but most of the falls that I can remember since I
arrived in Minnesota 8 years ago were pretty zig zag in terms of the temps.
I think it was last fall that we had temps in the teens then it shot back up
to the 50s and 60s. I realize that nothing is for sure but has anyone had
success using a particular plan? When are you thinking of planting your
bulbs this year?

mm

As long as daffodils and other spring blooming bulbs get 8-12 weeks of
cooling winter temperatures they will bloom.
Carolyn
"fran" wrote in message
news
Plant as soon as possible when they arrive. Most shippers time the
arrival for the best average planting time for your area. I'm in
zone 7 and have planted spring bulbs anywhere from end of September to
December.


On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:07:54 -0500, "mmarteen"
wrote:

I just got a notice that the daffs I ordered a month ago from Dutch Bulb
company is shipping, direct from the supplier in Holland. So I can
expect
them in a couple of weeks.

Are there any other zone 4a's out there with rules of thumb for when to
plant bulbs? I've heard that you should wait for two weeks of night
temps
in the 40-50 F range but most of the falls that I can remember since I
arrived in Minnesota 8 years ago were pretty zig zag in terms of the
temps.
I think it was last fall that we had temps in the teens then it shot back
up
to the 50s and 60s. I realize that nothing is for sure but has anyone had
success using a particular plan? When are you thinking of planting your
bulbs this year?

mm

I guess I am more afraid of a warm spell causing them to start growing early
rather than not getting enough cold winter weather.

mm


"Carolyn LeCrone" wrote in message
...
As long as daffodils and other spring blooming bulbs get 8-12 weeks of
cooling winter temperatures they will bloom.
Carolyn
"fran" wrote in message
news
Plant as soon as possible when they arrive. Most shippers time the
arrival for the best average planting time for your area. I'm in
zone 7 and have planted spring bulbs anywhere from end of September to
December.


On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:07:54 -0500, "mmarteen"
wrote:

I just got a notice that the daffs I ordered a month ago from Dutch
Bulb
company is shipping, direct from the supplier in Holland. So I can
expect
them in a couple of weeks.

Are there any other zone 4a's out there with rules of thumb for when to
plant bulbs? I've heard that you should wait for two weeks of night
temps
in the 40-50 F range but most of the falls that I can remember since I
arrived in Minnesota 8 years ago were pretty zig zag in terms of the
temps.
I think it was last fall that we had temps in the teens then it shot
back
up
to the 50s and 60s. I realize that nothing is for sure but has anyone
had
success using a particular plan? When are you thinking of planting
your
bulbs this year?

mm

In article , "mmarteen"
wrote:

I just got a notice that the daffs I ordered a month ago from Dutch Bulb
company is shipping, direct from the supplier in Holland. So I can expect
them in a couple of weeks.

Are there any other zone 4a's out there with rules of thumb for when to
plant bulbs? I've heard that you should wait for two weeks of night temps
in the 40-50 F range but most of the falls that I can remember since I
arrived in Minnesota 8 years ago were pretty zig zag in terms of the temps.
I think it was last fall that we had temps in the teens then it shot back up
to the 50s and 60s. I realize that nothing is for sure but has anyone had
success using a particular plan? When are you thinking of planting your
bulbs this year?

mm

Plant them as soon as you get them. You want them to develop some roots
but not shoots, before winter hits. Mulch them before freeze-up.

Put a bit of bonemeal in each planting hole.

Jan in Alaska
USDA Zone 3/4, depending on global warming