If you don't plant bulbs in autumn, you are not a real flower grower

Freesia

Freesia is also called freesia and tuberose. Its flowers are as white as snow and have a faint fragrance. Many flower growers like it and it is planted in September and October. It blooms in March and April.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. When buying freesia bulbs, choose large, plump and round bulbs that are over 1 cm in size. Before planting, soak the bulbs in a carbendazim solution for 1-2 hours and then place them in a ventilated place to dry.

2. Place the bulbs in loose and breathable planting soil, cover the top of the bulbs with 2-3cm of soil, water them thoroughly, and place them in a cool and ventilated place.

3. The bulbs will germinate within 10-15 days. After germination, you can place them in the sun.

4. During the growth period, the temperature should be above 10 degrees, keep the soil moist, and apply diluted bean cake water once every half a month. It will bloom after 10-12 weeks!

Saffron

Saffron, also known as saffron, has petals with stripes. It is not only beautiful but also has high medicinal value. It can be sown with bulbs in September and October.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Remove the dried skin and old roots of the bulbs, soak them in a carbendazim solution for half an hour for disinfection. After disinfection, dry naturally in the shade for one day.

2. Prepare sandy loam rich in humus, plant the bulbs in the potting soil, and the soil height should cover the highest point of the bulb by 2 cm. If you have no experience in planting bulbs, it is recommended that the highest point of the bulb be exposed half a centimeter from the soil. After planting, water thoroughly.

3. After planting, it can be placed in an environment no higher than 10 degrees to promote rooting and germination. When watering, make sure to water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

4. Seedlings will emerge about 20 days after planting. Be careful when watering. Do not use ice water when the temperature is low. The water temperature should be equivalent to room temperature to prevent the potting soil from freezing and affecting plant growth.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis is a very common garden flower with large flowers and bright colors. It is suitable for decorating living rooms, study rooms, etc. It is rich and gorgeous, adding joy to the home.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Clean the bulbs. Cut off the rotten and dry roots of the bulb, and keep the remaining healthy roots. If there are multiple layers of brown and dry skin on the outside of the bulb, you can peel off some of it to eliminate the hidden dangers of rot to the greatest extent.

2. Water the bulbs. If the bulbs lose a lot of water due to long storage period, it is best to replenish the bulbs with water, that is, soak the middle and lower part of the bulbs in clean water slightly higher than the ambient temperature for 1 or 2 hours. Experienced people can add some gibberellins and other plant hormones in the water, which is beneficial to rooting and later bulb expansion, but attention should be paid to the concentration and soaking time, otherwise it will backfire.

3. Disinfection. It is a key link in planting. Generally, common disinfectants such as carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, methyl tolbutamide, etc. can be used according to the instructions.

4. Medium selection. In a limited planting space, the choice of medium is very important. It is best to plant Amaryllis in a loose, permeable and slightly acidic medium. The recommended medium is peat: vermiculite:perlite = 2:1:1 or peat:perlite = 1:1.

5. Planting depth. When the bulbs are first planted, at least half of the bulb should be exposed, and the condition of the bulbs should be checked frequently, because the bulbs are very prone to rot during this period. After this period, when the roots and leaves of the bulbs have grown out, cover the bulbs with soil to 1/2 or 2/3 of the bulbs.

6. Watering. Water thoroughly once after planting, and then water again after the soil in the pot is basically dry. Do not apply any other fertilizer except the base fertilizer before the bulbs sprout leaves.

7. Placement environment. After planting, place it in a cool place with a temperature of 10-15℃ to facilitate rooting. After two weeks, move it to a higher temperature of 20-25℃ to facilitate the emergence of flower arrows.

Allium grandiflorum

The flowers of Allium grandiflorum are composed of countless small flowers in a large spherical shape. They are tall and special, and come in purple, dark blue, red, etc. Friends who like to be unique can try it!

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Allium bulbs are usually planted around November-December, germinate around March of the following year, and bloom in May or June.

2. Allium grandiflorum prefers a cool and sunny environment, and avoids humidity, heat, and rain, continuous cropping, and partial shade. The suitable temperature is 15~25 ℃. It likes loose and fertile sandy loam and avoids waterlogging. It is suitable for cultivation in northern my country.

3. When the above-ground parts die in summer, you can dig out the bulbs, separate the large and small bulbs, and place them in a ventilated place to overwinter. Wait until fall to replant.

Lycoris

Lycoris radiata is also known as the red spider lily. It has no leaves when it blooms, and its flowers are graceful and very mysterious. There are wild species in some areas of southern my country.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Light: Lycoris radiata prefers scattered light and does not like strong light, so the light should not be too strong. It can be grown in the north balcony or a relatively shady place.

2. Soil: Lycoris radiata has very low requirements for soil, garden soil will do, but it is a southern flower after all, so the soil must be acidic, a little sandy, and breathable and water-permeable.

3. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but do not allow water to accumulate, otherwise the roots will rot. An adequate amount of water must be supplied from 20 days before flowering to the flowering period to ensure uniform flowering and easy maintenance of the flowers.

4. Temperature: The average temperature is 24℃, which is suitable for the growth of Lycoris radiata. The average daily temperature in winter is above 8℃, and the lowest temperature reaches 1℃, which does not affect the growth of Lycoris radiata.

sorrel

Although the flowers of Oxalis are not big, they are stunning when they bloom if you grow a large number of them together.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Oxalis bulbs are relatively small and are planted in a similar way to other bulbs. After disinfection, cover the soil and water.

2. Oxalis can be placed in partial shade before germination, and in full sun after germination. The more sun it gets, the more beautiful the flowers will be. Plant outdoors as much as possible before frost to ensure that the plants are short and beautiful.

3. The Oxalis plant is not big and is easy to grow tall, so you can plant it deep at first and don’t fill it with soil. If it grows too tall later, add more soil to prevent it from falling over.

tulip

Tulips come in many varieties with different colors and unique shapes. They are very precious spring flowering flowers. Whether they are planted in pots, gardens, or cut flowers in vases, they are very beautiful.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Choose large and full tulip bulbs. Generally, they should be disinfected with carbendazim first after purchase, and then soaked in gibberellin solution for 10 to 15 minutes to promote flowering.

2. The potting soil should be prepared by mixing 6 parts of leaf mold, 3 parts of sand, and 1 part of decomposed manure. After planting and germination, ensure sufficient sunlight and water.

3. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days or so, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once from bud formation to flowering.

Daffodils

The fresh daffodils are pure white and beautiful, with a strong fragrance. If you buy a potted one and take it home in October or November, it will bloom during the Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth and good fortune, which is great!

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Remove the brown membrane on the outside of the narcissus bulb.

2. To facilitate the growth of flower buds, make a longitudinal cut between the buds on the upper part of the narcissus bulb, cut through 3-4 layers of scales, and then make a horizontal cut on both sides, being sure not to damage the flower buds.

3. Then soak it in water for 24 hours, and a lot of mucus will seep out around the flower buds. These mucus will affect the growth of daffodils and must be cleaned.

4. After washing off the mucus, you can place it in a basin for cultivation.

5. Place it in a sunny place during the day and keep the temperature above 15 degrees. Pour out the water in the pot at night and add water again the next morning to prevent the leaves from growing too fast. After more than twenty days, you can see flower buds growing.

lily

Lily is a world-famous flower that has been loved since ancient times. It is beautiful and large, and can be planted in spring or autumn.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. It is normal for newly bought lilies, especially those from abroad, to have rot and bacteria because they are shipped by sea, although there are customs inspections. After getting it, you need to soak it in 600-800 times carbendazim solution for 15-20 minutes, and then dry it in the shade before planting.

2. Clean the flower pots, lay breathable foam, coarse coal slag, tiles, etc. at the bottom, and cover them with soil to ensure water permeability and air permeability.

3. Sprinkle some phosphorus fertilizer on the soil (bone meal can also be used as a substitute). If there is no bone meal, chicken manure can be used instead to ensure nutrition for flowering.

Cover the soil again and sprinkle carbendazim after covering the soil. Flower lovers who have diseased root balls can soak the root balls with carbendazim before planting.

4. Then put the sterilized bulbs into the flowerpot. Make sure the bottoms of the three bulbs are facing each other and tilted at about 60 degrees.

5. After filling the soil, cover the bulb and let the buds emerge from the soil surface. Water it thoroughly once, and then water it again the next day, and then place it in a cool place for curing for a week.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus, also known as peony among fresh cut flowers, although the plant is not large in size, it has the strengths of many flowers and is the most beautiful among all. The flowers combine peony, rose and chrysanthemum into one, pure and elegant, with an indescribable beauty.

The colors include vermilion, orange, dark yellow, light yellow, milky white, purple, pink and so on. When paired with European and American colors, it can hold the scene and is not inferior.

Planting and maintenance methods

1. Ranunculus can be propagated by bulbs or seeds. The bulbs are like little claws, and each one is very cute.

2. When planting, you need to disinfect with carbendazim in advance.

3. Then place it with its head facing upwards in the sand, just enough to reach the head, and water it thoroughly.

4. Seal it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it in the refrigerator for a week. Once it has absorbed enough water and sprouted, you can take it out and plant it.