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When to Plant Tulip Bulbs Brought from Nebraska

Q: I brought tulip bulbs from Nebraska. When should I plant them?

A: Plant bulbs when soil temperatures are 60°F and dropping, usually October. Planting now in warm soil will cause leaves to appear in weeks. Keep bulbs in a cool, dry spot indoors until conditions are right.

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