How do I store my tulip and/or daffodil bulbs for fall planting?

I want to plant my summer bulbs and annuals where some of the tulips and daffodils were, can I dig up the bulbs and replant in fall?


And how do I store them to survive until then?





I live in Zone 7b (Virginia Beach).

How do I store my tulip and/or daffodil bulbs for fall planting?
You can dig them up. Some experts put them in a plastic container and store them in the refridgerator. As long as you store them in any cool dark place they will be fine. I have found they can even be kept in a shed. Some of my bulbs are kept out side in the shed in plastic bags. Because you are in zone 7b you may need to be a little more careful due to the humidity.





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Reply:Leave them in the ground while the foliage is green. It is the only way the bulbs have to store energy for next year.





Put your summer bulbs in between them now while you can still see the tulip foliage.





Once the leaves dry and turn brown, you can dig them up to store. Or you may just want to cut off the spent leaves and wait until next spring - they should pop up again.





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Reply:yes dig them up