When the gladiolus bulbs are dug up in autumn, many people wonder where to put the bulbs? This is where the basement comes in handy, as it often has the best conditions.
The gladioli bulbs should be overwintered dry and cool
Store gladioli bulbs
According to general recommendations, the ideal room for hibernation should not be warmer than five degrees. Thanks to modern heating systems, it is no longer that cold in many cellars. However, this is not a problem, as the onions can withstand temperatures of up to twelve degrees.
It is possible that the gladiolus bulbs will germinate earlier than planned. ]If you push these bulbs further forward in planters, they will flower a little earlier than planned, but without any problems.
In some cellars it is damp. Here it is advisable to ventilate regularly and to store the gladioli bulbs as follows:
- Wrap individually in newspaper and renew it regularly.
- Buried in a box with dry sawdust. The chips should also be replaced occasionally.
tips
In many garden houses it is warm enough to overwinter the gladiolus bulbs. You can also store the tubers in a cool and airy attic or in the garage until spring.