Tulips are one of the earliest and brightest spring flowers that bloom very quickly after the emergence of shoots. They are invariably planted in all regions of our country, however, the time for this procedure is slightly different depending on climatic conditions. Tulips, which are planted everywhere in the fall, are planted depending on the ambient temperature. The higher it is, the later it should be done.
Planting tulip bulbs in autumn
For the rapid development of the plant and the appearance of large and colorful buds, planting work should begin in mid-autumn. For bulbs, loose, well-drained soil is selected. It is very important that the groundwater does not rise close to the surface in the places where tulips grow, otherwise their root system may rot and the whole plant will die. Before planting, sand mixed with sphagnum, vermiculite or ordinary peat must be brought into the ground. In addition, several years before planting, it is possible to lay in such nutrient fertilizers as humus or manure.
Determining the time of planting, it is best to observe how and when local gardeners plant tulips. Planting in the fall of these plants shifts in time depending on latitude. In central Russia, the cultivation of tulip bulbs is usually done from the 20th of September and lasts until about October 15th. In the more southern regions, this period shifts closer to winter and begins from the first of October. The main rule when planting tulips is that their rooting must occur before the first frost.
Tulips, planting in the fall: how to do it
When planting tulip bulbs, they are necessarily sorted by size. It depends on him as the depth of the hole, and the place of direct placement of the plant. Professional tulip breeders typically classify these flowers and their bulbs as follows:
- 1 analysis - large bulbs up to 3.2 cm in diameter, which allow you to grow the largest plants. They are usually used exclusively for winter distillation;
- 2 analysis - bulbs with a diameter of 2.5 to 3.1 cm. Usually they also give large peduncles, but they are not used for distillation;
- 3 analysis - bulbs with a diameter of 2 to 2.4 cm. They give flowers on a very long stalk, but the probability of their successful growth is very small and is only 50 percent.
Material selected for planting is carefully sorted. Sick and damaged bulbs are selected and destroyed or thrown away. It should be remembered that before planting the roots of the bulbs should be treated with a weak solution of manganese to exclude various fungal diseases
Tulips: planting and care
Photos of these flowers and their bulbs can be seen in this article. The depth of the hole is usually made in sizes three times the diameter of the bulb. After planting, it is recommended to cover the soil with a layer of mulch on top. It can be made from sawdust, fallen leaves or coniferous branches. Tulips, which are planted almost everywhere in the fall, are very poorly tolerated by temperature extremes and can die in severe frosts.