crocuses storing
How, where, and when is the best way to store crocus bulbs? 4 instructions from Wilco.
Ready to start your journey from bulb to bloom? Step one: storing crocus bulbs. Wilco, the king of crocuses. In a series of articles, he will teach you everything you need to know to grow stunning crocuses. So, we begin with preserving crocus bulbs. There's not much that can go wrong here, as long as you follow the instructions. Finding a suitable place, in particular, is important when preserving crocus bulbs. New to The Bulb Farmers? Then it's good to know that we only send out crocus bulbs during the planting season (September to December). This way, they stay fresh and you can get started right away. Keep reading and make your green thumbs a little greener. Learn to cultivate with the confidence of a grower.
Key takeaways
- Check your bulbs upon receiving the order for dehydration, rot, and diseases
- You can preserve the crocus bulbs in the bag they were delivered in. Nice and easy, right!
- Preserving crocus bulbs works well at room temperature, in a dark place, and with fresh air
- You can store the crocus bulbs in places like a pantry or cellar
- If you're preserving crocus bulbs, farmer Wilco recommends doing so for a maximum of 4 months
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1. Received your order, but want to preserve the crocus bulbs? Then do this first!
If you're preserving crocus bulbs, always check your bulbs first for dehydration, rot, and possible diseases. Do this as far as possible visually and by feeling your bulbs. They are alive, and you must keep them alive if you want the world's most beautiful flowers. Do you see, feel, or smell anything unusual? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to assist, and if there's an issue, we'll promptly resolve it by providing you with a new set of bulbs. Purchased flower bulbs from another seller? We recommend the same.
2. In what materials can you preserve crocus bulbs?
Preserving crocus bulbs in a ventilated bag from The Bulb Farmers
If you've purchased crocus bulbs from The Bulb Farmers, you can preserve them in the bag they were delivered in. The holes in the bag allow them to breathe.
Preserving crocus bulbs in newspaper
You can also preserve crocus bulbs in other materials. For example, in newspaper or in an egg carton. Other materials are fine too, as long as they keep the bulbs dry and allow air to pass through.
3. Which places in the house are suitable for preserving crocus bulbs?
After packing, you can preserve crocus bulbs in a dark, cool, and dry place. The most important aspect of preserving crocus bulbs is maintaining a fairly constant room temperature. Additionally, ensure that moisture cannot enter the space. This could potentially cause mold or rot. Indeed, give a little love to your bulbs. Look for a spot that meets at least these criteria:
- Dry
- Dark
- A fairly constant room temperature (+/- 15°C - 19°C)
- A well-ventilated space
4. Where in the house can you preserve crocus bulbs?
In the house, you can preserve crocus bulbs in various places, such as:
- a pantry or kitchen cabinet;
- a cellar or cellar cabinet;
- a shed or garage;
- another dark, cool, and dry place (around 15°C).
5. For how long can you preserve crocus bulbs?
You can preserve crocus bulbs for a period of approximately 4 months. This works out well as it covers the entire autumn until December. This is also the entire period during which we deliver crocus bulbs. However, do not confuse this with the planting period for crocuses: November to December. December is really the last moment you can plant the bulbs because the first frost begins to set in.
Congratulations! You've reached the end of this article. Welcome to your new life as a crocus grower. In this article, you learned from farmer Wilco how to preserve crocus bulbs. Do you want to learn more about how to get the world's most beautiful crocus flowers? Then continue with step two: planting crocus bulbs or dive into the other article at the bottom of the page. Happy gardening in advance!
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