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inexperienced gardener seeking advice

20 years ago

This is my first spring where I am living. There is a flower bed full of daffodils (at least I think they all are daffodils -- some bloomed, some didn't, but the foliage all looks the same). I would like to move these to a different location, but I don't want to harm them. When can I safely dig them up -- and how should I store them until I plant them this fall? Or should I just abondon this plan alltogether? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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TnShadyLady
20 years ago
I would leave them where they are until the foliage turns brown. It is during this time that the bulbs store their nutrients for next year. You can then dig up the bulbs and replant them at this time in their new place or store them in a dark, cool place (like a basement) until you plant them again this fall.
turtles
Original Author
20 years ago
Wow -- that was fast! Many thanks!
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big_orange_vol_
20 years ago
If you would like a bunch of free plants then come to our Middle Tennessee Plant Swap on May 20th. Shoot me an email and I'll send you all the info you need.

Jeff

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