[Arid_gardener] Re: Mohave County Bulb Planting Schedule

[Olin Miller]

Tulips and hyacinth bulbs need to be stratified which occurs naturally if
the bulbs are left in the ground in cold climates.  In the Phoenix area, we
fake this by placing in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks prior to planting.
Lake Havasu City may be a bit cooler than the low desert but it probably
doesn't get much colder than Phoenix.

The flower planting schedule for the low desert is at
http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/flowertable.pdf.
Look for the specific bulb.  Generally, most bulbs are planted the first
week in November.  You may be able to get by with that.  Or maybe a few
weeks earlier.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: <harstad at citlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:18 AM
> Joanne Harstad, > 86406-7530
> What is the procedure for planting bulbs in Mohave Co.  Do we have to
> chill them?  Can't find any info. for this area.  What time of year do we
> plant them?