Plant daffodil bulbs in May? - Ask Extension
I bought daffodil bulbs at Costco last fall but didn’t plant them. I put them in the refrigerator. Can I plant them now—in May?
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Plant daffodil bulbs in May? #866798
Asked May 02, 2024, 3:25 PM EDT
I bought daffodil bulbs at Costco last fall but didn’t plant them. I put them in the refrigerator. Can I plant them now—in May?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Although you can plant the bulbs, you will have no blooms this year. They need 2 seasons to establish roots, produce leaves to "feed" the bulbs, and only then to create flowers. This article has tips on growing them successfully: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/pot-some-bulbs-dream-spring-0
Good luck!
Good luck!
