How to store plant bulbs for winter

Not all perennial bulbs are winter-hardy throughout the country. Some bulbs must be removed from their planting area and stored until the Spring.

Things You'll Need

• mesh bags
• gardening tools

Instructions

1. Dig up the bulbs, clean and dry them.

2. Trim off all growth from the tops.

3. Place them in a mesh bag so there are plenty of air spaces between them.

4. Store in a dark cool place so it just above freezing. In the spring they will be ready for replanting.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to store the mesh bags inside of a sealed container to prevent the bulbs from being varmint food.

• Do not stack bags of bulbs on top of each other.