Well, that works for you guys up north! Freezing isn't the norm in Houston area, well, neither is dry, chuckl. Our winter varies, 80* all winter or just one 20°F 3day norther... humidity norm is always above 50%. Still, you do have the right of it for storage during winter months- tho I may have to find a place to tend to the other requirements. The lengthwise halving I had forgotten, tho I have found 4 different ornamental tubers used. Thank you for the article!!! Refresher was appreciated!!!