I ordered a variety bag of bareroot ferns from spring hill nursery online. When I got them in the mail the ground was still frozen here (and still is from time to time) so I stuck them in a large container and put them in an unheated greenhouse. Now I'm just wondering if these lil baby ferns poking out are doing okay or if they're fried? The brown bits feel a little dry but I don't know if that's how they're supposed to be. Any advise/insight would be appreciated!

I forgot to mention its in an area with a few hours of sun and so far we've had an average of 45-65 degree days the past few weeks...

Thanks again

Karen

thanks for the reassurance!

It's always like this - 2 months of trays in and out, day and night - dunno why I bother sometimes (especially when the blind elderly collie lies all over the seed trays on the floor).

I'm curious, when you placed the order, did it indicate if this "variety bag" of fern are perennial in your growing zone? You can indicate your growing zone with your name and that would be helpful when you post :-)

I've added a photo of my Glade Fern fiddle heads which are a little different. They are planted in my wild flower garden. Your fern may be another variety such as Holly Fern. I'm only suggesting it because Holly fern are readily available and have woodier (crispier) fiddle heads and frond stems.

Deb

Thanks for the response and picture! Would you believe the order confirmation and packing slip don't mention the different names. I know the bags they came in had the names on them but I threw them out without thinking to look at the packing slip to make sure they were listed there, too. I looked at information on a couple different ferns and those at least are hardy in my zone and listed as perennials.
I emailed them to see if they could tell me the different varieties so we'll see. I'd like to look into the different ones as I only have two of the five planted showing any fiddle heads (love that!!)

Thanks again!