I've always just let the first frost take the top growth back, cut it off clean above the soil line, bring the pots into the garage and let them dry out. I had better success just storing the pots in the basement rather than digging the tubers out. I occasionally give the dormant pots a dribble of water about once a month in the winter to keep them from getting totally dessicated. They normally begin sprouting, in the dark no less, in mid March, I bring them out under lights and resume watering, being careful not to over water them.

Deanne

Thanks! I like the idea of just leaving them in the pot; saves a lot of hassle and worry.

bean starter,
I agree that leaving them in the pot can be a simple successful way of wintering them over. I thought however I should mention that not everyoneÂs basement or garage is the same. My basement for example has an oil burner that tends to keep it rather warm (high 60s) and damp, I have repeatedly been unsuccessful over wintering tubers as they want cool (50Âs), dry, and dark. Cloud9 made a suggestion about using a picnic cooler for winter storage which I am going to try on the steps of my bulkhead area. I would suggest that you be open to experimenting and fingers crossed youÂll meet your tubers requirements this winter. Katy

Yes indeed, my basement storage area stays under 50 degrees. I use this area to store all my dormant fuchsias, brugmansias, banana, dahlia tubers, colocasia, lantana, etc. etc....

Deanne

Deanne I too can vouch for the save in the pot method and store in cool basement.