Can you store the elephant ear bulbs for more than 1 year without replanting them? I had about 15 areas with elephant ears and at the end of last season ended up with about 100 tubers. I couldn't use them all.
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It is very hard to store bulbs and tubers more than a season but it can be done. You may loose a few but here is an excerpt from a bulb company.
Most flower companies that sell bulbs will mark them with a best before date. While the flower bulb shelf life may last for more than one season when stored properly, be aware that the quality of the flower decreases with each season that the bulb does not go into the ground.
Here is a link with some information on this subject.
I would store them in a cool, dry place. The garage or basement is a good choice.
Most bulbs, if stored correctly, can be kept for about 12 months before needing to be planted. The longevity of flowering bulbs is largely determined by the adequacy of the storage provided.
I would store these in plastic containers that can stay dry. Don't let them get wet and keep them in a cool place in your garage. You can go to the garden shop and find out if they sell containers for storing bulbs in.
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