By Bonnie L. Grant As one of the harbingers of spring, early blooming crocus flowers are a cheery reminder that sunny days and warm temperatures are just around the corner. Do you store crocus bulbs? In many regions, digging and storing crocus bulbs isn’t necessary but, in cold climes, the corms will have a better chance of survival when lifted and dried. If you choose to remove the bulbs until the next growing season, it is important to know when to dig up crocus bulbs. The correct timing will ensure healthy corms with plenty of stored energy for maximum blooms. Do You Store Crocus Bulbs? Crocus plants require a chilling period of 6 to 8 weeks before sprouting time. The corms are quite cold hardy but in soil that drains poorly, leaving them in the ground can cause rot. Digging them up and curing crocus bulbs properly will ensure years
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