Planting out bulbs late?

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Planting out bulbs late?

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Becca Jackson

8 years ago

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Hi all,

I've found a stash of bulbs I'd bought a couple of months ago. I planted some, but didn't get to plant the rest. We've recently created some large raised beds and I was going to plant out the bulbs/tubers. I know I am late, some needed to be in May/June.

Will it do any harm if I pop them in now?

Andy McIndoe · Answer 1 · 4th August 2016, 17:03:45

If the bulbs are firm and look like they are still alive you could certainly plant them now. There is still time for them to make leaves which will rebuild the bulbs for next year. It does depend a bit what they are? This approach will work as long as they are hardy subjects.

Elspeth Briscoe · Answer 2 · 4th August 2016, 17:04:32

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Elspeth Briscoe8 years ago

Thanks Andy!

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