It's15-25 degrees F. Can I keep them in the house until spring, before planting in the yard?
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Yes. I put one in front of a south facing window and it grew like crazy until I could plant outside.
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I'm not sure what time my plants were delivered, but they survived the temps ok. It's prob in the low 40s-upper 30s in the hall where my mail gets dropped. Certainly won't be great for them if they're left out on a cold doorstep or mailbox for hours, but mine seem just fine.
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I would start them germinating in December or January. They have about a 120 day cycle from being planted in the garden to bearing fruit. I live in Portland, Oregon so that means getting them ahead of schedule as soon as possible. They don't like cold weather at all. Keep them inside after they germinate. You can sprout them in peat pots and then transplant them into the garden once it gets over 65 degrees at night consistently.
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Generally they don't do well indoors especially with dry heat in the Winter. I would order these in the Spring and then pot them outside
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Dont think they will wait til spring if you put them out now not for sure. I have kept mine in frig until i was ready theydone just fine.
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I would plant first of spring- after no more chance of frost, can start them growing inside your home as pre prepping,, they are going to be beautiful and smell wonderful!!
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yes wait till spring. it takes 1 or 2 years for them to become mature.They are tiny for a long time and may not make it over the winter
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I am waiting til Spring to plant, I have no idea. If you have have high winds and very cold winters I would put in sheltered environment or greenhouse.
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I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and even more motivated to care for them. Good luck. Mr. P I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and... » Read More I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and even more motivated to care for them. Good luck. Mr. P « Show Less
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It is probably better to wait until the ground is warmer --around the first week in May. Then plant them -- they will not even bloom they will bloom every year. They do like sun and to be kept moist, however, I have some in partial shade and they are doing well...
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As long as your temp doesn't drop below zero very much or for very long they will keep. Once they are tall and thick bunches it will be harder to kill. After last winter I'd say no, but most winters(I'm in VA) aren't too bad.
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No. Since the plant is very watery it will freeze and die. If temps drop below 40F you must find a way to keep them warm by means of a green house or shelter.
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Our house is usually between 65 - 80 degrees fahrenheit. plant seems to like those temps.
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Think potatoes/onions. These are tubers and are designed to stay viable and dormant until spring. I'd order them two weeks before last frost and stick them in the ground when you have a chance.
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I live in Massachusetts where winter is pretty cold. I planted the bulbs 3 weeks ago in a pot indoors, and I have lovely 4 inch green seedlings. Will need a few more weeks to see them flower. Too cold for outdoors around here.
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Keep plants at least 8" away from lights and make sure area is ventilated--otherwise you may find wilted, dead plants! Keep them under 82 degrees.
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You shouldn't have to as long as wherever you keep them isn't too warm. I Keep mine in a cabinet in the kitchen that's away from the stove.