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My gladiolus have completed their blooming. When do I take them up for drying so that I can replant them next spring? Is there a way for me to spread out the blooming period as long as possible?
Last Updated: May 31, 2007
It is best to let the glads die down to the ground and put as much energy back into the roots as possible. In most parts of the country, you should be able to dig in September. Store the bulbs (actually corms) in a cool, dry place for the winter, and inspect occasionally to ensure that no rot or pest damage is occurring. To spread the bloom period, just use a two-week interval between plantings of the glad corms.
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