How do I save bulbs

[tumbling tom]

Just doing a few sums and thought to myself "Blimey, I have spent a lot on bulbs"

Now I am not too fussed about the ones that I have in the borders as they will just grow back but I have loads in planters and pots around the garden. Mainly crocus, daffs and tulips.

Come late spring though I will be needing these pots for my lillies!

Is there a way of storing the bulbs and keeping them dormant so that I can use them again the following year.

Tried to dry some lilly bulbs out last year but hey went purple!



Has anyone had any success saving bulbs?

All advice would be great!!!

[donnakebab]

In the past I have kept them in a dark, cool, dry place in a paper bag. A draw in a shed or garage is ideal.

[tumbling tom]

Was thinking of maybe keeping them in sand, good idea?

[roitelet]

If you let the bulbs die down naturally, ie the leaves go yellow, they can be dug up and dried like onions and the stored in a net bag until autumn for replanting. You need to let them die naturally as the leaves build up the bulb for the next year.

[Two_Sheds]

I plant all my bulbs (spring & summer) in the same containers.

No need for drying out, digging up or fuss

[keepitgreen]

you can also propagate new bulbs by cutting a bulb into pieces, drying them for about 24hours and then storing them in a plastic bag with vermiculate (unsure if that's how you spell it) for about 8 weeks. Then plant out late summer early autumn. you must let the foliage brown and die back to ensure the bulb is fully charged for next year. Make sure they are dry before storing storing or they will rot.