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Mar 13, 2016 8:14 PM CST
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Name: Linda Arnold
Idaho Mountains (Zone 4b)
I had to dig up some lily bulbs but the ground is too wet to plant them yet. How should I care for them until I'm able to plant them? Any help is appreciated.
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Mar 13, 2016 8:42 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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I think you have to treat them the same way growers do when they ship them. Some sort of mulch in a plastic bag (put a couple holes in the bag or don't completely seal) in the refrigerator drawer. Lily bulbs need to stay damp but not wet and probably not touching. Wood shavings? Shredded newspaper? Sphagum moss?
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Mar 13, 2016 8:46 PM CST
Name: Connie
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Wood shavings would work good for this. I simply buy hampster bedding in the pet department, works great.
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Mar 14, 2016 6:47 AM CST
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Name: Linda Arnold
Idaho Mountains (Zone 4b)
Thank you, Daisy and Connie, for your response. There are too many to fit in my fridge but I'll cover them as suggested and keep them in my unheated shop. As soon as the ground dries up enough to work in it I'll get them planted. Thank You!
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