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How to store tulip bulbs
Since this website has been online we have had many people asking about storing Tulip bulbs and the right way to do this. Below is some simple information for you to follow.
Tulips have very sturdy bulbs and can be stored the by simply leaving them in the ground. If the weather you live in is a lot colder than the tulip bulb’s natural climate, the bulb might eventually die so those bulbs need to be stored probably inside. But, if the environment is ok, the tulip will flower much better than it would if it was dug and stored inside.
For tulip bulbs that will be stored inside, here are some general guidelines to follow:
Be sure not to store them in damp or moist conditions. Tulip bulbs should be dried out before you begin to store them.
Store tulip bulbs in a location that provides ventilation to remove excess humidity. Extreme humidity will also cause the bulbs to rot or decay.
Dry sand, vermiculite, or peat moss make ideal storage mediums for tulips bulbs.
Don’t store tulip bulbs in an area that is susceptible to rodents or pests. Mice, rats, and other pests will make a feast out of any available tulip bulbs that they happen to come across.
Damaged bulbs can still be saved with a little bit of care before you store them. Let the tulip bulb dry out all the way and dust the damaged area with a little bit of sulfur which will help prevent any rot from becoming established. Although most damaged bulbs can be saved, they should be stored away from other bulbs to stop contamination.
The Hadstock Farm Team