Hi We bought some Crocus and Miniature Iris bulbs last fall intending to plant them before freeze up. Well, we didn't make it and they've been sitting all winter in the house in a plastic bag. Is there an easy way to tell if they are still good? I've heard that they need a hard freeze before they will grow, is that true? What procedure should I follow? Just toss them in the fridge or what? Thanks for your help. F
Hi Fred, Storing them in plastic is the worst thing you can do as it allows a build up of moisture. If the bulbs are still firm, go ahead and put them in the ground. They may not do anything, but it's worth a try. You might be surprised next year. You may only get leaves the first year or two, but you never know. Do mix some compost into the planting bed. The iris could be shrivelled up. If so, don't worry about it and plant them too. Newt
You're very welcome!! I too just found some tulips my MIL sent me in the fall. I put them away and forgot about them. I'm going to plant them as soon as it stops raining and the ground dries a bit. You just never know, and at least I can tell her that I did plant them! Newt
