Planting Lily Scales

Marlborough, MA(Zone 5b)

I have several Lily bulbs planted throughout my garden. This is their first year so it is a "watch and wait" time. I had a couple of extra bulbs, Muscadet, that I planted in a large container. One of them grew fairly well and I have transplanted to the main bed. The second bulb had a little growth but I think the rodents ate the top of it. When I removed the bulb from the soil many of the scales seperated from the main bulb. I have read that these will grow.
The question is, do these scales have to be planted right away or can they be saved till next year?
How would you plant them, soil, light requirements, ect?
Chuck

South China, ME(Zone 5a)

Chuck, I'd ask over in the Lily forum, they do amazing things over there!! I believe there is a thread that is all about how to plant bulb scales. Good luck!!

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