how to winter over my elephant ear
calla_lilly96
18 years ago
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Elephant Ear Planting & Winter Hardness??
Comments (1)Mine have survived for at least 10 years in the ground. The roots survive(they are Massive). We have clay loam soil and have never needed to fertilize. I did lose a couple of bulbs when I planted too early and they rotted in the cold wet ground. You have the name right. Al...See MoreElephant Ears ...... How to store them for the winter?
Comments (7)I've never grown these but for most tubers and bulbs the recommendation is a cool, dry place. Maybe a paper bag in the crisper tray? Just be sure it never gets below freezing. Of course, if you've got an unheated cellar that doesn't freeze,you are well ahead - just make sure they are protected from mice since the tubers are very edible. Also a good idea to check mid-way through the winter and, if they show signs of shriveling, dampen and put in plastic bag to rehydrate. Or store in damp sand....See MoreShould I leave my Lamb's Ear alone over the winter?
Comments (6)I just leave mine alone because I do very little garden clean up in the fall. In the spring, you can rake the dead leaves away. You might have to cut some areas but you'll see new growth coming up. That should be your goal. Get the old leaves cleaned up before raking will do much damage to the new growth....See MoreElephant ear ,taro splitting for over wintering or what ?
Comments (1)I have some malanga ee's that thier tubers look like those you described. They are pretty green with faint marbling in the leaves. The tubers can be eaten as a vegetable. You should be able to save the tubers and replant in the spring just like the regular ee's. Here is a link that might be useful: Malanga...See Morecalla_lilly96
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