Daffodil bulbs do not need to be chilled, except in very mild winter climates. Plant the bulbs in the fall, two to four weeks before the ground freezes. Keywords: daffodil bulb, chilling daffodil bulbs, growing daffodils.homas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of Home Media Magazine and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter and San Diego Magazine..