Planting tulips in the winter is the best solution, since during this period the soil has not cooled sufficiently and bulbs have the opportunity to take root well before the onset of cold weather. For this you will need about a month. Before planting tulips, sort the bulbs by size. The fact is that those of them that are smaller, need not be buried very deeply.
Planting tulips in the winter should not be done too late, as they will not have time to take root and subsequently will grow more slowly. It should be noted that large bulbs should be planted at a certain distance from each other (no more than 10 cm). As for the children, they can simply be sown in the furrow. If the onions are small, then they can be stacked in a pair of pieces in one hole.
Planting tulips in the winter provides a certain distance between the rows (at least 20 cm). The fact is that each onion needs good nutrition. If they grow very close to each other, then nutrients come in insufficient quantities. During operation, try not to push the bulbs into the ground too much, as you can damage them, as a result of which the plant quickly gives in to diseases.
In order for the planting of tulips in the winter to be effective, you just need to put the plant in the hole and cover it with earth. However, note that no depressions should be left in this area where rainwater may collect. It clogs the pores in the soil, due to which air enters the plant. And from too humid environment the bulbs can begin to rot. Before frost sets in, newly planted tulips need to be covered with a small layer of peat, straw or dry leaves. It is especially important to carry out this procedure if the winter is not snowy. In addition, mulching prevents the rapid growth of weeds and promotes good nutrition of tulips.
It should be noted that all procedures must be done very carefully and responsibly. Processing tulips before planting is mandatory if you do not want to end up with diseased plants. To do this, leave the bulbs in a solution of potassium permanganate (0.5%) for an hour. After processing, they should be planted very quickly, since after feeding young roots begin to grow intensively, which can be smashed, and new ones are not formed in their place.
You should also figure out what should be the depth of tulip planting. It all depends on the size of the bulbs. The larger they are, the deeper you need to bury them. For tulips, the optimal condition is 2-3 bulb height, depending on the severity of the soil. However, do not break the 20-cm barrier. The fact is that in this case the plant growth slows down, it eats poorly, it is more difficult for it to break through to the surface, and the number of children is noticeably reduced.
If all the procedures are followed, then in the spring you can admire the beautiful strong colors. Good luck