How to Store Tulip Bulbs
Usually the best place to leave tulip bulbs is in the ground, but if you live in a very cold climate, you may have to bring the bulbs inside for the winter. It's easy to store tulip bulbs if you follow a few simple guidelines. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Spread the tulip bulbs on a layer of newspapers to dry.
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Spread a layer of vermiculite, dry sand or peat moss in the bottom of a flat tray or container without a lid.
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Place the dry tulip bulbs in the container. Make sure they have air circulation and that they are only one layer thick.
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Put the tray or container of bulbs in a dark, cool place that has low humidity and plenty of ventilation. Too much humidity will cause the bulbs to rot. A garage is a good place if the temperature remains cool but doesn't drop below freezing.
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Tips & Warnings
A refrigerator is the ideal place to store tulips, but don't put tulips in a refrigerator with fruits and vegetables. The ethylene gas in fruits and vegetables can deform or kill the buds inside the tulip bulbs.
Tulip bulbs can be stored in a ventilated bag such as a bag constructed of old panty hose, onion bag or a paper sack with the top left open.
Damaged bulbs will often recover, but in order to protect healthy bulbs, store damaged bulbs separately.
Never store tulip bulbs in a location that is accessible to squirrels, mice, chipmunks or other rodents that can feast on the bulbs.
