Your storage technique can make or break your blossoms.
Do not wash the bulbs with water, though, since this can lead to rotting.
Allow the tulip bulbs to dry for about one to two weeks.
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This helps harden the bulbs and preventsmold growth.
Discard any bulbs that appear soft, shriveled, or moldy after the drying phase.
This material absorbs moisture; plastic bags can cause rotting, she explains.
you’re able to place multiple bulbs in a single bag.
Alternatively, a box with ventilation holes can work.
Ensure a controlled temperature and no dampness.
Darkness is also beneficial, she adds.
When to Plant Your Tulip Bulbs
Tulips bulbs are plantedeach fall.
The bulbs must experience several weeks of temperatures in the 30 to 55-degree Fahrenheit range.
Remove them gently, being careful to not slice into the bulb itself with your trowel.
