I have canna tubers stored in peat moss. They are now growing, can I cut them off and not harm spring growing.

go ahead and pot them up - plant them in pots and they will be ready to set out when the time comes.





don't cut them back or you won't have any flowers as the tubers will not have the opportunity to build up and store energy.





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I have canna tubers stored in peat moss. They are now growing, can I cut them off and not harm spring growing.
depends on the zone in which u live, and where they r planted. If you are below zone 5 ( or northern US ) keep them in the peat and DO NOT CUT....do not water or anything...just let them hang out and then plant them in spring...about 4-6 inches . If you are south of zone 5, you should b cool to leave them in the ground - just mulch like there's no tomorrow. If you are in Midwest, like me , plant them on the south side of the house...and very close to the house. The heat from the foundation will keep the tubers viable throughout the cold winters ( hopefully ) but I still recommend all the leaves from the last grass mowing be piled on top for extra protection...good luck
Reply:do not cut them.... that happened because there was enough moisture in tha area you kept them.. but they will do just fine when it comes time to plant them out side.. i will suggest.. that you try to harden them off first before bringing them directly out since they have started growing indoors this time around.. this same thing has happened to me with these and callas..
Reply:Don't cut them back.....just leave them in the peat moss..they will be fine until time to plant.


You did know that Canna's come back each year, and you don't have to dig them up....if you want you can leave them in the ground...and in the winter just cover them with...leaves, or straw, and they will do fine.





Hope this helps you, and Happy Gardening!!
Reply:Keep them in the peat, but put them someplace cooler (not freezing though)


Cannas are not hardy in all zones and can be eaten by rodents when left in the ground during the winter.


I like to dig some and store them every year just to be on the safe side.


You might want to make sure that your tubers are not touching each other in storage this will help them maintain proper moisture levels.


Good luck, we have about 750 stored (and more in the ground) and i am ready to get them back outside but the temperature is hovering at 17F and the moles and voles have chewed up the area they will be planted in.


Moles breed in February so exterminate them now or you will have more in the spring.

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