Planting in the wrong season won’t lead to pretty blooms.
time to plant them.
Plus, what might happen if you plant them out of season.
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The bulbs need several months in cold temperatures for them to grow tulips.
Can You Plant Tulips In The Spring?
No, tulips can’t be planted in the spring.
Tulips, like all plants, require specific conditions and proper care to grow.
Each plant has its own growing cycle based on climate, soil, rain, and sunlight.
What Will Happen If You Plant Tulip Bulbs In The Spring?
The chances of getting your hands on tulip bulb in the spring is impossible, says Hutchins.
Plus, bulbs need to be pre-chilled or pre-cooled.
“They will not grow, “says Hutchins.
Afterall, planting them out of season means they don’t have the necessary conditions for them to grow.
“But more than likely, they will rot or get eaten.”
Save you money, time and effort and plan ahead to plant tulips in the fall.
Purchase bulbs in the spring so you have them for fall planting.
“Order in April, plant in the fall,” says Hutchins.
