I emphatically agree. Plant everything now! Put the winter growers in a well-draining medium; small things should be planted with the tip just at soil level, whereas larger things generally should be partially exposed. The culture tags should make this clear in individual cases.
After planting the winter growers, I give them one watering just to settle them in, then no more deliberate watering until they sprout in the fall. But be aware that they might do some root growth in the meanwhile, which is why they should be planted. Mine are in the dry corner of the greenhouse (out of reach of the auto misters) so they get no watering but do enjoy a bit of humidity while dormant.
I have ordered from SA Bulb four times in the past and so far almost everything established well and have grown fabulously since (to the point that I have seeds to share in the SX from time to time).
Good luck.
Bob Zone 7 w more rain moving in
On Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:46:52 AM EDT, Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
Hello! I have been advised by our purveyors that all bulbs should be planted or potted immediately.
It is most important to give them a good shot at acclimating to their new environments and will help protect them as well. Cultural necessities are paramount, ie-if they need water while dormant or must be bone dry etc.
Kindly keep this in mind to assure your success for happy plants.
Best of
Bridget
> On May 19, 2025, at 11:38 AM, Ottoline Clapham via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
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> My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing bulbs . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do you think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will be much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it’s starting to get hot .
> Ottoline
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