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Posted: Aug/11/2009 5:14 PM PST
Was wondering how I should store my bulbs? I dug them up over a month ago, & they have been in a bag since. They now have a blackish-slimmy residue all over them, I'm guessing that's due to all the moisture that was trapped inside the bag I stored them in? Did I ruin them by doing that? I was hoping maybe just a simple wash would help them? Also, when I dug them up, a few were sliced in half... Did that ruin them? One more thing, when is the best time to plant them in the fall? ...early?... Late?... Mid?..? Thanks so much! ~Dest~ '; |
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Posted: Aug/12/2009 3:18 AM PST
They need to be stored in a dry environment ~ a paper bag works. You could try to wash them off and spread out in a single layer and allow to dry completely. Are they still firm? If so, they may be ok. I would go ahead and plant the ones that are split too. They may still have enough life in them. Bulbs are normally planted in fall, so you don't have long to wait. |
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Posted: Aug/12/2009 5:38 AM PST
First you didn't say what kind of bulbs but I'm taking they are tulips.Most people will tell you to wait until fall,dont wait plant them now but first put them in the sun to dry out for a day or two.As for the ones cut in half they will grow but it takes them a little longer to bloom.As you plant them sprinkle a little bone meal in with them. Bill Attachments:  |
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Posted: Aug/12/2009 7:33 AM PST
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/flower/preparing-b ulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm There is an article that speaks about storing bulbs. Definitely get them out of the bag and dry them out. They are rotting. They need to breathe. After they are good and dry you can wrap them in newspaper and stack them in a box or layer them in dry peat moss without any bulbs touching the others. |
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Posted: Aug/18/2009 4:35 AM PST
First off why did you dig them?I have found that if I dig them then plant them early it doesn't matter,mother earth looks after them much better than I could.We are talking tulips arn't we. Bill 77 years gardening. Attachments:   |
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Posted: Aug/29/2009 8:04 AM PST
Why are we assuming they are tulips? In any case, you should let us know what kind of bulbs they are to give you the best information on when to plant them. Sometimes bulbs do have to be dug up, even thou they would be better left in the ground. Construction in the area is one example I have come across. Otherwise, it would be good to leave them in the ground. These bulbs actually need the cold, dormant period to do well. Many of the bulbs we dig up during this time of year, however, would not be planted until the spring. That is because they are not winter hardy. |
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Posted: Aug/30/2009 4:11 AM PST
I don't know about storing bulbs - I just leave them in the ground. The tubers I dig up I usually let dry in a protected spot before I put them either in an onion bag (for air circulation) or just a brown paper bag (let's moisture out). I would rinse the slime off and be sure to dry them, but you'll likely be able to plant them in September anyway...what type of bulbs are they, anyway?? |
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