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Wintering bulbs

Posted: Sep 24, 2010 11:59 am
by gamekeeper
My Canna and elephant ears etc I always forget if I wait til frost or dig ahead of time to dry them for winter.

Re: Wintering bulbs

Posted: Sep 24, 2010 1:54 pm
by paul_in_mn
Elephant Ears - I wait for a frost to knock down the leaves, then dig em and let dry for a few days before storing.

Re: Wintering bulbs

Posted: Sep 24, 2010 5:00 pm
by Chris_W
Hi,

I also recommend waiting until after the first frost or two. That way the foliage will get knocked down, telling the plants it is time to store sugars for winter. Just make sure you dig before the ground freezes.

Chris

Re: Wintering bulbs

Posted: Sep 27, 2010 2:21 pm
by gamekeeper
Thanks guys ,I will most likely ask again next year