When is the best time to plant lilies?

The right time to plant lilies

Lily is a perennial bulbous plant of the Liliaceae family. It mainly relies on seeds for propagation and generally blooms about three months after sowing. Its peak flowering period is from April to July each year.

Lilies are suitable for sowing in spring, with mid-to-late February being the best planting time. As spring approaches, the temperature gradually rises, which is conducive to seed germination. Precipitation will also increase month by month, allowing new plants to grow faster and providing them with excellent conditions.

Lily sowing method

1. Prepare the soil

Lilies like to grow in fertile soil. During the preparation process, you can use black soil mixed with humus suspension or decomposed and fermented organic fertilizer to make the land more nutrient-rich.

2. Sowing and watering

Next, plant the lily seeds in the soil, then add an appropriate amount of water to keep the soil moisture at a high level to help the seeds germinate better and increase the survival rate of the plants.

Key points and techniques for growing lilies

1. Lighting

Lilies need sufficient light during their growth, but they need to be shaded during the seedling stage and the flowering stage. At this time, the plants are more fragile and easily burned by strong light.

2. Moisture

Lilies require a moderate amount of water, and watering should be reduced in the early stages of growth to avoid excessive water accumulation in the soil, which will cause the plant roots to be unable to breathe and eventually cause root rot and withering.