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Storing Tuberose??

Posted by honeybunny442 z5 WI (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 4, 05 at 14:09

Hi, I live in zone 5, a little too cold for my single and double Tuberose. I'm not sure if I can store the bulbs dry or if I have to keep them in pots over the winter.
any help?
Thanks!
Susan


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RE: Storing Tuberose??

I got this when I googled toberose:

Just before frost dig up the bulbs, cut off the tops to within 2 inches of the apex of the bulb. They may then be placed in shallow boxes and left out in the sun and air for a week or more, to cure. Each evening, if the nights are cold, they should be removed to some room where the
temperature will not fall below 40°. When the outer scales have become dry, the remaining soil may be shaken off and the bulbs stored away in shallow boxes for the winter. They keep best in a temperature of 45° to 50°. It should never fall below 40°.

Hope that helps!
Patty


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RE: Storing Tuberose??

Thanks Patty! I practically live on google- now why didn't I find that? LOL


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