Re: Storing Rhizomes
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- Subject: Re: Storing Rhizomes
- From: J* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 12:24:35 -0600 (MDT)
Christine Feger wrote:
>
> Hi all...I just received a box of rhizomes intended for our area sale on
> August 10. That's more than two weeks away. Generally their condition
> is pretty good, but some already have brown foliage. Since I want to
> help them stay as fresh and saleable as possible, how do you all
> recommend that I store them? If I put them in the crisper in the
> fridge, do you think they would go bad?
In a airy (not windy) spot, shaded or as cool as possible. I keep mine
in the garage with the door open enough to get good circulation, but
closed enough to keep the sun out. Moisture, dampness or sun would be
bad. A cool dry cellar would be fine, a cool damp cellar not so good.
You can trim them up a little just before the sale.
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Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay)
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
