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When the leaves yellow, dig up the bulbs, clip the plant back to the base of the bulb, brush off the soil and set the bulbs in a cool, dry place to dry out. The bulbs store best in a netted bag placed in a dark, well-ventilated place at 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
A: The best route to success with spring flower bulbs is to plant them at the optimum times. Ideally, bulbs should be planted at least six weeks before hard, ground-freezing frost can be expected in your area. The bulbs need time to root and establish themselves. On the other hand, planting bulbs too early can lead to fungus or disease problems.