To grow tulips from bulbs, you must adhere to the strict rules and recommendations of experienced flower growers. Otherwise, the planting material will not be able to take root and will be destroyed under the influence of negative factors.
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Preparing for landing
It is customary to start planting bulbs of plants that bloom in spring time in autumn. During this period, they will form strong roots and will be able to survive the winter normally.
Understanding how to properly plant tulip bulbs in the fall, you should responsibly approach the choice of timing. It is rather difficult to indicate the exact time, since it depends on climatic conditions and the current weather. In mid-latitudes, flower growers begin work in the first half of autumn. When choosing a time, they are guided by the following features:
- The bulbs can be planted 6 weeks before the soil freezes.
- The soil temperature at the time of planting should be less than + 15 ° C.
- The procedure can be carried out a week after the first freezing.
When choosing planting materials, it is important to carefully evaluate their external condition. The first thing to look at is the size of the bulbs. To move into open soil, it is customary to choose specimens with a diameter of 3-4 cm. If they are larger, you will have to drop them in a container and move them into the house.
You should also make sure that the bulb is dry and heavy and there are no spots or cracks on the surface. In this case, it can be considered healthy and of high quality. The presence of traces of disease on one material can lead to infection of all others.
The surface of the bulb for planting should be covered with brown scales, insulating it from damage.
Choosing a landing site
Before planting tulips in the ground, it is necessary to carry out an etching procedure to protect against infections and parasites. Often, gardeners disinfect the bulbs by immersion in a weak manganese solution for 30 minutes.
The area where flowers will be grown should be located in the illuminated part of the site. Otherwise, a lack of light will lead to stretching and curvature of tulips. In addition, under unfavorable conditions, their color will fade.
Plants respond negatively to stagnant moisture, so they should not be planted in low-lying places where excess liquid will accumulate. Also, strong winds and cold are contraindicated in flowers.
When choosing a soil composition, it is better to give preference to mixtures with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. In acidic soil, "blind" buds will begin to appear.
The substrate is prepared for 1-2 months and carefully dug to a depth of 30 cm. To increase fertility, nutrients are introduced into the soil. Their type and concentration is determined by the quality of the soil.
If the soil is infertile, you should use a ready-made complex of fertilizers for bulbous plants, which contains all the necessary vitamins, macro- and microelements and chemical connections.
Depending on the size of the bulbs, they are immersed in the soil to a depth of 12-14 cm. This only applies to large specimens. Smaller ones are planted at a depth of 6-8 cm.
If you cannot determine the size of the hole, stick to the “three heights” principle, which involves immersing the landing specimen to a depth equal to three times its height.
The distance between the flowers is chosen taking into account the purpose of their planting. If you want to get a dense flower garden, plants are placed every 8-10 cm. In the absence of problems with a lack of space, tulips are planted in increments of 10-20 cm.
When growing different varieties, it is better to properly distribute them over the garden. In this case, further digging will be as simple and comfortable as possible. In addition, it is not advisable to plant small bulbs on the north side, since they will be shaded by taller flowers.
If you follow all the recommendations and plant tulips on time in the fall, with the onset of spring they will delight you with abundant and beautiful flowering.
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