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Expert: Kenneth Joergensen - 10/18/2006


Question
this is my first time storing cana bulbs over winter, would it be ok to store them in a plastic tote box with sawdust and not put the top on the box.
Thank you.

Answer
The storage suggestion is fine. Just make sure there is enough saw dust between the cannas that they do not touch. Avoid burring them too deeply, as good ventilation is required. Lay them on top and gently dust the surface. Preferably store as cool as possible (40-50F preferred). Cooler temperatures may damage the tubers, and warmer will dehydrate them.

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Kenneth Joergensen

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Can answer questions about spring and summer bulbs: selection, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, designing with bulbs. I can also give references where to buy the bulbs and how to store them. Besides the typical bulbs (tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, lilies etc) I can also answer questions about other geophytes, such as tuberous begonia, dahlias, etc. When to start indoors, light requirement, etc. My experience is in cool season areas, but I can answer questions about warm season areas if given time to research matter.

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Have worked with various bulbs (spring and summer bulbs). I am presently an allexpert advicer on the lawn message board also.

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