Can I plant spring bulbs now?

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dixielol Dunmor, KY(Zone 6a) Jan 24, 2010

I have some spring bulbs that I did not get to plant in the fall. The last 3 days have been in the 60s (my hyacinth bulbs have already poked there little heads out). Tommorow is suppose to be around 60 with rain. But after that the highs are only in the mid-upper 30s for the rest of the week. (Yes, that's Kentucky weather for ya) Anyhow, I am wondering if I can plant the spring bulbs tommorow? That way they would get there "cold temps". Is the reason for planting in the fall so that they can get there cold temps or do they need the fall temps so they can get adjusted before the freezing weather hits? If anyone knows if it will be ok to plant them knowing the next day will only be a little above freezing or if that would completely kill them, please let me know. I just want to get them in the ground so that I might see some growth or blooms from them this spring. Thanks to any one with info.
*The bulbs that I have are Daffodills & Crocus & things of that nature*

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jan 24, 2010

Here's some info on bulb planting for your area http://www.americanmeadows.com/QuickGuideToFlowerBulbs/AboutPlantingBulbsinFall/WhenToPlantSpringBulbs/WhenToPlantSpringBulbsEastCentral.aspx The reason for planting in the fall is so they get the right amount of winter chill in order to bloom, and also so that they get in the ground before it freezes.

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MiniPonyFarmer Gilmer, TX(Zone 8b) Jan 26, 2010

I think that whatever the bulbs may be, they are better off in the ground than being stored for several more months before planting in the fall. So, I would go ahead and plant them and see what happens. I know for sure the daffodils will get moldy quickly and would not make it till fall in storage. You may not get any blooms this year, but then again you may. For the record, I planted my last 25 tulips last week. What do you have to lose besides a little sweat?

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CLScott Calgary, Canada Jan 26, 2010

Daffodils might not flower this year,but they are better in the ground and will probably flower the next year. They root in the fall.
Tulips will perform better when planted late as they can root in the spring.

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