Chances for old bulbs to sprout?

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Jan 19, 2011

Hi!
Got my hands on some Calla Lily, Gladiola, Dahlia and Oriental Lily bulbs that were purchased on super clearance at a box store last year. They've been stored in a closet since then in their original packaging. They're certainly really dry and some seem kind of shriveled, like the "meat" of the bulb is gone - so I'm pretty sure some are going to be junk. The packages say that this is the time of year to plant them here in FL, so I was hoping some might still be good.

What's the best way to determine whether a bulb will still most likely be viable?

Thanks!
Rose

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Doug9345 Durhamville, NY(Zone 5b) Jan 21, 2011

I'd say plant them and see what grows. I'd bet against them but who knows.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jan 21, 2011

I agree, especially with the ones that are shriveled up it's going to be a long shot. But since you already have them there's no harm in trying, you may get lucky with a few of them.

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Jan 22, 2011

Long shots are my specialty! :) I'll stick 'em in some pots this weekend, and I'll let y'all know what happens!

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