Bacteria- The most numerous of all the micro organisms found in compost.
They turned over the dirt in the garden, mixing in compost when it was ready.
Go to some search engine and type in "compost."
It is notorious for its ability to persist in compost.
Cutting plants' stems and placing them in compost is also a form of artificial reproduction.
"There is a lot of E.coli in compost that is improperly made."
"You can have too much nitrogen in compost, or high levels of micro-elements like lead and cadmium."
After the cool period, treat the bulbs exactly as if they were growing in compost.
But if your summers are hot, make sure the soil is rich in moisture-retaining compost.
Just dig up a patch of ground in late summer and work in compost.