Tulips are perennial
bulbous plants that are the first among the entire flora to bloom, and therefore serve as an excellent decoration of any garden. They have soft lanceolate leaves, and the shape
of the tulip flowers can be very different - for this they are appreciated by amateurs of crosses of different varieties of flowers to obtain new hybrids.
Beginner gardeners are often tormented by the question: when to plant tulip bulbs and how to do it right? Usually these flowers are planted in mid-autumn. It is extremely important to choose the right time, because the root system must be rooted before the onset of the first cold weather. Under good conditions, this process usually takes from 20 days to 1 month. If the planting of tulip bulbs was late, in the spring they can lag behind in development and growth, which can lead to late flowering and the appearance of very small bulbs. However, planting too early is no less dangerous, because the flowers can sprout too early and simply freeze during the winter. Experts believe that the best time to plant tulip bulbs begins at a soil temperature of 10 cm at a depth of about 10 ° C. That is why mid autumn is considered the best time for this operation: late September and early October.
At the onset of the first frosts, planted flowers should be thoroughly mulched. Materials such as straw, compost, pine needles, peat, dry leaves are great as mulch. They not only provide the plant with the necessary heat and access to oxygen, but also turn into a fertile layer by the beginning of spring, ideal for the development and growth of the plant.
When to plant tulip bulbs
Novice gardeners are often interested: can these flowers be planted in spring? Of course you can, but you have to apply a certain technology when landing. To do this, put the bulbs in the refrigerator overnight, and then rinse thoroughly with a weak solution of manganese. At the end of these procedures, plant tulips as close as possible to each other to a depth of about 5 cm. It should be remembered that flowering with this method of planting begins much later.
How to plant
Anyone who is interested in when to plant tulip bulbs should know that choosing the right place is just as important as choosing the right time. Well lit areas with strong wind protection are best suited for these plants. Planting tulips is best on sandy soil. The timely introduction of wood ash and rotted compost is very beneficial for the development, flowering and growth of these flowers. However, it should be remembered that tulips should not be fertilized with fresh manure, as there are a lot of fungal infections in it that can simply kill a young plant.
In addition to the question of when to plant tulip bulbs, the following is no less important: how should this be done? It is necessary to plant flowers deep enough. Large bulbs are usually placed to a depth of 10 to 15 cm, and small ones up to 10 cm. After planting, the plant must be watered with hot water with potassium permanganate to prevent the development of various diseases.