We got the last of our Red Emperor tulip bulbs planted on November 21st. It is a little late to get them in the ground. We are counting on a few days that will be warm enough for the bulbs to begin growing roots over the winter.
We planted the bulbs according to the experiment's protocol. That means we are following the same set of rules as everyone else that is planting these bulbs as part of the Journey North experiment. This ensures that we have a fair test of the the factor we are looking at: how does geographical location affect when spring arrives?
We measured how deep we were planting the bulbs--7 inches. We also used the yardsticks to make sure they were all the same distance apart--4".
We used all of the water that we had left in our rainbarrels to water the tulips in well. We will cover the beds with straw mulch for the winter. This protects the bulbs from excessive freezing and thawing.
After that we just have to be patient and wait.
When will spring arrive in Newark? Scroll down to see when last year's bulbs emerged in the garden and make your prediction for 2014!
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