Tulip Bulbs?

Hi, I live in central Oregon and i planted some tulip bulbs this october, they started growing these days and still isn't winter yet,


what can i do?, are they going to die? please help.

Tulip Bulbs?
In general, hardy bulbs, such as the Tulip's, produce Foliage %26amp; Bloom in spring. However, Low Temperatures Break Dormancy, therefore their growth may resume in fall and early winter. Tulip's that show signs of early growth will be just fine, by following these steps.





Mulch over the bulbs to extend the root development period. The mulch also helps to reduce the Freeze/Thaw cycle, which is not good. When the soil has frozen to a depth of 1" to 2", add more Mulch.





Tulip's are bothered by rodents, particularly "Squirrels, Chipmunks, %26amp; Mice". They dig and feed on (or store) Tulip, Crocus, Chionodoxa, %26amp; Lily. Daffodils %26amp; Hyacinths are not bothered. If rodents are a problem, consider enclosing the Tulip's in boxes (by using 1/2" mesh), or lay a sheet of hardware cloth over the planted area, then add more soil. In spring, Rabbits feed on Tulip and Lily Foliage. Chicken-wire enclosures or some of the taste repellents work fairly well.
Reply:Tulip bulbs are tough (as are most other flowering bulbs); unless it gets really cold (like low 20s or below), it's not likely to be a problem. Just to be sure, you could put some mulch around the growth that you're seeing; a good source that's probably VERY easy to get right now is fallen leaves. Cover the growth with plenty of leaves, and possibly cover that with plastic mulch. This will help moderate the temperatures around your bulbs. I live in Washington state, but used to live in Colorado where it dropped to -20 or lower a LOT, and this worked nicely for me.