How to Store Narcissus Bulbs
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How to Store Narcissus Bulbs
After hydroponic narcissus dies, you can remove the bulbs, cut off the withered leaves and remaining flowers from the base, then dry them in a well-ventilated and shady place, and store them in a dry place. In September, the narcissus seeds can be taken out and replanted. For narcissus bulbs grown in soil, cut off the withered leaves and flowers from the dead narcissus, and they can be maintained in the same way as hydroponic narcissus. After 2 to 3 years of maintenance, they can bloom again.
Storing Narcissus Bulbs
1. Narcissus flowers mainly bloom in spring, usually in March and April. After the flowers fade, the bulbs can be collected and stored at low temperatures for about 30 to 40 days, and can be preserved for up to two months if stored properly.
2. After hydroponic narcissus dies, the seeds can be removed, the withered leaves and remaining flowers cut off from the base, then dried in a well-ventilated and shady place, and stored in a dry place. In September, the narcissus seeds can be taken out and replanted.
3. Narcissus bulbs can be disinfected, air-dried, stored in a well-ventilated area, or stored in the refrigerator, with the temperature set at around 7 to 9°C. Additionally, narcissus bulbs can be placed in a shady place during winter and can naturally overwinter.
4. Narcissus bulbs grown in soil are usually planted underground or in pots. Cut off the withered leaves and flowers from the dead narcissus, and they can be maintained in the same way as hydroponic narcissus. After 2 to 3 years of maintenance, they can bloom again.
Handling Narcissus Bulbs
1. Narcissus bulbs can be left in the pot or taken out. When the leaves turn yellow in hot weather, stop watering and place them in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Water can be given occasionally, and watering can be resumed in October.
2. After the narcissus leaves completely wither, dig up the bulbs and store them. The storage method involves wrapping the bulbs in newspaper and placing them in a shaded and well-ventilated area. From October to November, the narcissus bulbs can be placed in the refrigerator or planted in soil to end their dormancy and effectively promote blooming. After low-temperature treatment, they can be moved to normal growing temperatures for maintenance.
Methods for Keeping Narcissus Bulbs
After narcissus flowers, remove the leaves and clean the bottom thoroughly. If there are parts that cannot be brushed off, peel them, but be careful not to peel too deep.
After processing, disinfect in a disinfectant solution for about an hour, then rinse clean, place in an uncovered box, cover with sand, dry in the sun, and store in a well-ventilated and dry place.
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