If your client is, or was an avid gardener then the chances are you will enjoy some beautiful blooms through the year. Daffodils, snowdrops, gladioli and even lilies bloom frequently in the UK, either in gardens or in pots.
Many of them are easy to grow and some are hardy, while others are tender and best removed after they have bloomed so they can be stored.
Your client may ask you to lend a hand with lifting and storing their favourite bulbs so that they can be replanted next season, and while this is not difficult, there are some things to bear in mind.
Only store healthy bulbs which are a good size as these will be the most likely to flower the following season. Throw away any that are diseased or damaged.
Lay out the bulbs on a tray and dry for 24 hours at least. This helps to prevent fungal rot while they are stored.
Bulbs should not be stored in plastic bags, you should use paper bags so they do not retain moisture. Be sure to label the bags and date when you lift them.
Ideally bulbs should be stored at temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees F with a relative humidity of around 50%.
If you are lucky enough to be at a placement where there is a root cellar or basement, you can store them here. A garage will also work, although you should be sure that it will not get too hot or too cold.
Ideally, you can use a closet which is cool and dark for storing bulbs over the winter months. If you have a drying rack which is well ventilated then use this for 2 to 3 days until they are completely dry, then store them in paper bags in a cool, dry area.
You can store bulbs in any burlap sacks, and even the nest that you get fruit and veg in. As a last resort you could use old pantihose to store them as this will let air flow around the bulbs.
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