How to Store Gladioli

Gladioli are grown from corms, which look similar to bulbs. These produce vibrantly colored flowers, popular for both the outdoor flower bed and for indoor bouquets. Gladiolus corms may not survive freezing temperatures, and must be dug up and stored during winters in most climates. When they are brought indoors, proper storage is essential to ensure the corms do not decay and can be successfully replanted the next growing season.

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Fungicide
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Instructions

- 1
  Dig up gladiolus corms after the first frost, as advised by the University of Minnesota Extension.
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  Cut off the foliage, just above the corm. Remove excess dirt from around the corm.
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  Place a layer of paper towels on a baking tray. Dip the corms in fungicide (or spray them) and place them on the tray to dry.
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  Let the corms dry, as suggested by plantingflowerbulbs.com, in a well-ventilated room away from sunlight, for three to four weeks.
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  Place the corms in a paper bag. Store them over the winter in a cool but well-ventilated area, such as a root cellar or basement. The University of Minnesota Extension suggests that the ideal temperature range for storing corms is 35 degrees to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you do not have a room that is this cool, store the bulbs, in the paper sack, in your refrigerator.

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