What is the best way to plant tulip bulbs indoors?

Question

I would like to know the best way to plant tulip bulbs indoors. My boyfriend brought them back from Amsterdam but I can't plant them outdoors because the deer will destroy them instantly.

Answer 1

They will need a chilling before they will bloom.  How you do that depends on your situation.  I have chilled the bulbs in the refrigerator, kept in a brown sack for several months and then planted them and they bloomed.  Better is the plant them and then chill them.  Refrigerator is out unless you have a spare one.  Instead you can save the bulbs until it gets colder...November or so. (keep them out of sun and in a cool room, no plastic, use paper bags)   Plant them and set the pots outside in a container that will keep the deer away.  Remember to water the pots thru this chilling and in February start bringing them indoors.  

Answer 2

Start them in clay pots or window boxes.

Answer 3

They need to be refrigerated for at least 6 weeks, but it's way to early to plant.