When is the best time to plant tulips?

Tulip planting time

Tulip is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by bulb division and sowing. It has strong adaptability to the environment. It only takes about 45-60 days from sowing to flowering, and its growth rate is very fast.

Tulip planting is seasonal. Generally, sowing is done in March to May in spring or September to October in autumn. At this time, the seeds are most active. The greenhouse planting time can be chosen around December.

Tulip sowing method

1. Soil selection

Before planting tulips, you need to choose suitable flower pots and soil. The diameter of the flower pot should be about 20 cm. The soil requires good air permeability, and some base fertilizer should be added to it.

2. Planting

Place the sterilized tulip seeds in the center of the pot, then slowly fill it with soil. After planting, water it thoroughly so that the seeds will germinate quickly.

Tips and techniques for growing tulips

1. Tulips need to be watered thoroughly immediately after planting, and then the soil should be kept moist until the seeds germinate.

2. If tulips are propagated by bulbs, they need to be soaked in disinfectant solution for about 30 minutes in advance to complete the disinfection work.