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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 21, 2011
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    If you will be storing them, wrap them in newspaper to store in the garage. But I do want to let you know that if they are spring blooming bulbs that you would normally plant in the fall, they can be planted in the ground until the ground freezes.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 27, 2011
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    These articles should help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/is-it-too-late-to-plant-bulbs-when-to-plant-bulbs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 1, 2011
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    Either option will work, but keep in mind that when storing your bulbs for next season, this may vary depending on where you are located. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 20, 2011
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    You do not have to remove any of the roots from plants, just clean them off and dry them prior to storage. New bulbs, from the garden center, for example, typically have not formed roots yet. This is why you don't see them with roots.

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    Nikki on
    September 28, 2011
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    Once the bulb is dry, yes, you can trim the roots.

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/forcing-bulbs.htm

    It varies. It really just depends on conditions. A good rule of thumb is to plan on 6 weeks from starting the bulbs. But if you need them on a certain date, I would start a few every week in succession, planning for 8-4 weeks.

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    Heather on
    November 6, 2011
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    This article will help you with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm

    But, just so you know, you can plant spring blooming bulbs up until the time the ground freezes. They don't mind at all.

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