14/10/2026
It's nearly tulip bulb planting time.
Daffodils are going in the ground now but my tulips are staying in the bag.
At my cut flower patch in Cumnor, near Oxford, I wait until November to plant tulip bulbs. Tulips are fussier than daffodils. If the soil is still warm, they're more likely to catch tulip fire, a fungal disease that leaves you with distorted, spotty stems. Cooler soil gives them a much better start.
So if you're wondering when to plant tulip bulbs a good rule is to wait until the soil has properly cooled, which is usually November. Daffodils can't wait that long and go in now.
I grow pesticide-free and peat-free, so I let the weather do the work rather than reaching for a spray.
Save this for early November and share it with a friend who's already eyeing up their tulip bulbs.
Are you planting yours now, or waiting? Tell me below and I'll reply to everyone.
