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When to Plant Summer Bulbs: Wait for 65°F Soil

Summer bulbs (canna, caladium, dahlia, gladiolus) rot in cold soil. Plant when 2″ soil depth reaches 65°F—usually late April south of I-20, first week of May north of I-20. Check Georgia Environmental Monitoring Network for local soil temps.

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