Storing Daffodil Bulbs

With the dahlias now coming through, it is time to lift the daffodil bulbs and crocus corms. I know this is not recommended, but I left them in for the first time last year; and of those planted in soil, I lost every daffodil bulb except one. Those grown in compost in the pots survived.

Have had a problem with bulb rot (not sure which one) for a few years, now. Usually remove soft bulbs before re-planting in autumn.

I always leave the leaves attached. These die back naturally and the bulbs dry out on the concrete floor. This ensures there will be enough feed going into the bulb to support flowering next year. I used to have a problem with blanks. But this seems to have sorted it.

Once sure they are absolutely dry, I hang them up in an open supermarket carrier bag, making sure the air can get around them. This seems to suit them fine.