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Storing bulbs

Submitted by Lavender2 on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 15:24

Bulbs, Rhizomes, and Tubers

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I moved this post for Sunflowers3. It's a great tip!... I wouldn't want it to be missed...

I just got some bulbs from 1violetheart and was wondering how to store them till I can plant them. Well I found a mesh bag like a turkey or onions come in and put them in those and tied, and labeled each, this way they can still get air and not mold on me, I thought it was very clever, so save those mesh bags and reuse them this way. Hope you like this idea and give it a try, karen

Thanks Dizz

Submitted by maryataylor on Sat, 03/22/2008 - 09:24.

Thanks Dizz

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I have a question about

Submitted by maryataylor on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 20:32.

I have a question about Dahlias? Are you uppose to dig them up every year? The new ones I bought are coming up already but none of my old ones are coming up.I think that I might have lost them.

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Dahlias are hardy for zone 7-11

Submitted by DizzyDaffodil on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 21:33.

Mary, Dahlias are hardy for zone 7-11, but if you had them in a wet or damp spot, the tubers could have easily rotted. Here's a link to more info on dahlias

Dahlia

Here in zone 5a, I do have to dig them up every fall or treat them as an annual.

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I'm in zone 5 too and digg

Submitted by sunflower3 on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 20:46.

I'm in zone 5 too and digg my dahlias every year a whole laundry basket full, Hubby loves dahlias so I plant them for him, The ones in the basket are red and I just bought yellow to add to them for him. Karen

Another way to store bulbs...

Submitted by DizzyDaffodil on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 18:11.

You could also use old panty hose for this. Bulb, tie a knot, bulb, tie a knot - You could even store your onion or garlic crop this way and just cut off one as you need it.

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