How To Look After Begonia Corms

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How To Look After Begonia Corms. Do I leave it in situ or do I have to get the corm out which is what I believe you do if they are in the ground if so what is the procedure for storing please. Cut the stem section off as close to the tuber as possible without damaging the tuber.

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Place the begonias into the. By the end of October the main stem will have withered and can be removed when it comes away easily from the corm. Tuberous begonias need to be lifted before the first frosts.

Cut the stem section off as close to the tuber as possible without damaging the tuber.

Look for tiny pink buds or an old stem scar if the bulb doesnt seem to have a hollow. Once the danger of frost has passed find a shady spot and dig holes about 2 inches deep spaced 8 inches apart. Do I leave it in situ or do I have to get the corm out which is what I believe you do if they are in the ground if so what is the procedure for storing please. Lift the corm out of the compost and shake tease away any compost attached to.