Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?

I just purchased several types of bulbs (tulips, allium, muscari)...I live in Central Ohio and it's been in the 90s here lately...is it too warm to plant these bulbs? Should I wait until next month? Also, is it better to plant bulbs after a rain or when the ground is dry? We just bought our first house and I know nothing about landscaping...thank you!

Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?
If you've got them in hand, stick 'em in the ground. You may have to water before digging... try watering the night before you intend to dig.





Most of our spring bulbs are native to the mountains of the middle east... they're programmed to handle hot and dry summers. They're just going to sit there until the autumn rains, and start putting out roots then. They'll bloom, then sit there through next summer's heat and drought and then put out roots in the fall again.





If you don't want to plant them now, put them someplace cool and semi-moist (like the basement or the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator). THey'll use up less of their stored "food" reserves that way, and you'll have a better chance at bigger blooms next spring. Get them in the ground by late November or so where you are, though. And don't plant them where they're going to stand in soggy soil most of the time... they like soil that drains.
Reply:That's definitely too warm; you need to wait until the soil is going to stay cool at night before you plant them. If they get warm during the day, they'll start to sprout, and chances are good that they couldn't regain the energy and food they lose before they go dormant, and wouldn't bloom at all next spring. I'd suggest waiting at least a month if you are in the northern tier of states in the U.S., and even longer (like November) if you are in the southern U.S. You might want to check with a nursery in your area to find out the times that they recommend planting bulbs; until then, keep them in your refrigerator.





It's easier to plant bulbs when the ground is dry; the bulbs don't care as long as it's chilly enough to keep them dormant.





Happy gardening!
Reply:In central ohio plant in oct, nov., and in early dec. if ground is workable. Don't plant in very wet area as bulbs will rot.
Reply:at the end of the month should work out great and it doesnt have to be wet, theyre going to sleep anyway for winter good luck!
Reply:Spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the fall...usually from September on. Even if it is warm where you are, plant them now to give them a good head start. If the nurseries in your area are selling bulbs now, then it is certainly the time to plant them. It does not matter if it is wet or dry outside when planting bulbs. What DOES matter is that you use bone meal when planting those bulbs. This will get the roots going. I also use bulb dust when planting. It contains an insecticide and fungicide. It ensures that your bulbs won't get damaged by fungus, molds or insects. As a landscaper, I plant thousands of bulbs and I always use bone meal and bulb dust and I have had great success!
Reply:end of sept to early oct
Reply:"Plant tulip bulbs in fall, 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60 degrees F."


http://www.kidsgardeningstore.com/tulip....





In Ohio, October is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. The soil temperatures in early fall are ideal for good root development. However, "some bulbs like tulips may emerge in the fall if they are planted in September before the soil temperatures begin to cool."


http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...





Purchase bulbs while supplies are good during Sept. or October, but wait to plant until the soil temperature at planting depth stays below 60 °F.


http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...





The soil should be fertile and well drained. Add some compost to ensure dependable blooms for the spring and every spring thereafter. Plant when the soil is dry. When the rain comes after planting, it should be sufficient. Bulbs planted in wet sites will often be short-lived.





In colder climates, " They will have more time to begin growing roots if planted before mid-November."


http://www.gardening.about.com/od/flower...





Good luck! Hope this is helpful. I'm from Ohio, too :) I plant my bulbs from Oct to mid November.
Reply:you can plant them right away if you have time to do it...the stores don't usually start selling bulbs till it is safe to plant them...especially if they guarantee growth for next year...planting in a dry ground is ok because they aren't going to grow till next year...you can water after you get them planted to settle them in, but if you live in a rainy area, you don't have to do that...you can look forward to lots of beauty next year...