How Do You Store Flowering Bulbs Over Winter?
Storing flowering bulbs such as tulips, gladiolus, and daffodils over the winter is an easy fall project. With this storage plan, even folks in zones four and five can enjoy bulbs for zones eight and nine during the spring and summer. You can enjoy these flowering bulbs year after year. This article will show you the easy steps. Dig up the flower bulbs. Do this after the first frost, or when the foliage has withered and yellowed. Using a garden fork, dig under the flower bulb and gently pry upwards. Keep the dug up bulbs organized for identification. Prepare the plant bulbs for storage. Discard all damaged or diseased / soft bulbs. Cut off all remaining foliage with a sharp knife. Take care not to damage the bulbs while doing this. Lay out the bulbs on a flat surface, in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow the bulbs to touch. Allow them to dry for one week. Prepare storage containers for each type of bulb. This can be anything that is not air tight such as a paper bag, open crate, or
