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I have gladioli corms and lily bulbs stored over from last year. Before planting them again do I need to remove all of the roots or do I just replant as they are with last years roots attached.

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Lily bulbs should have been left in the ground, since they need to stay moist all the time. You may have gotten lucky, but check the bulbs first--plump and white or beige is good, shriveled and dark brown or black is probably dead. If the lily bulbs are good, just plant as they are.
With Gladiolus, I would remove the old corms, brush off the dirt, and inspect the base of the corms for signs of rot. Putting them in a bag with a couple of tablespoons of cinnamon, and shaking it all up, is a good way of preventing diseases that you can't see.

24 Feb, 2017

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