Florists explained when to dig up gladiolus in autumn

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In autumn, you need to prepare onion plants for wintering. So, it's time to dig up the gladiolus. But it is not entirely clear when exactly to do it. Everyone says that it's autumn, but there are nuances. Read more about them in the article.

Determining the period

Flower growers explained that the period may be slightly different in different regions. In a cool climate, gladioli are dug up from the end of September, in October, and in warm conditions you can wait until November for cultivation. When it is completed, then in 35-45 days you can dig. Earlier, they are not removed from the ground, because during this period the bulbs accumulate nutrients and prepare for winter. When the air temperature drops to +7-8 degrees, it will be the optimal period for work.

Processing and storage

After digging, it should be cleaned from the ground, dried a little and inspected for diseases. damage Reject bad copies. Disinfect the bulbs. For this, the drug “Fundazol” is used.

After processing, the bulbs are dried for 30 days at a temperature of +25 degrees. Then it is transferred to a cool place for winter storage. It is recommended to store in boxes. Line them with paper, pour vermiculite and spread the bulbs. Preventive protection – put a head of garlic or mint on top. In this way, gladioli will perfectly wait for their planting period in the spring.