Q&A: Storing Bulbs

• Dig bulbs from the soil.
  
• Examine the bulbs, removing dead and broken parts and all remaining soil.
  
• Break apart large roots.
  
• Store the bulbs in vermiculite, perlite or peat moss, making sure to cover each bulb with the material. The container in which you store the bulbs should be breathable--a biodegradable pot, for example, or a bushel basket. Do not store your bulbs in plastic bags or pots.
  
• Place the container in a cool and relatively dry area.

--Dr. Ralph Bashioum, Gardener and Radio Garden-Show Host