How do I store bulbs over winter?

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Similarly, how do you store bulbs for next year?

The best way to store bulbs during the off-season is to place them in a paper bag or cardboard box. If your container has a lid, leave it off so the bulbs can breathe. Place your container in a cool, dark, dry place, like a basement or a closet so they don't grow in storage.

Secondly, how do you store dahlia bulbs over the winter? Store each clump of tubers in a ventilated box or basket. Fill the box with slightly moistened sand, peat moss or vermiculite and place it in a cool, dry location with temperatures that remain between 45 and 55 degrees F. Check tubers periodically through winter for rotting and drying out.

Additionally, when should I dig up my bulbs for winter?

Ideally, wait to dig roots until after the first frost. In warmer zones, dig after a hard frost blackens leaves. In coldest regions, start to dig bulbs as soon as you can, even after a light frost that just wilts leaves (shown above). Otherwise, if serious cold arrives early, this job becomes uncomfortably cold.

How do you store summer bulbs for winter?

Layer the bulbs in the storage medium – don't let them touch each other. Put the containers in a cool, dry place around 50° F. A dry, unheated basement, garage, or crawl space is a great spot as long as temperatures stay above freezing. Check on your bulbs several times throughout the winter.