How to grow tulips at home

Family farming methods

Sowing time

It is usually planted in November. In November, the temperature is suitable, which can give the bulbs enough time to germinate. After germination, they will be hidden in the soil over the winter, and the plants will grow vigorously in the spring of the following year.

Seed selection

When buying bulbs, check for signs of damage or rot. The flowers of seeds with larger and better quality look better. The bulbs are of poor quality and may rot before they bloom!

Many flower lovers buy bulbs that rot before they bloom, so you should choose better ones.

soil

Choose a flowerpot with air holes at the bottom. Choose nutrient soil with good permeability, and it will be better if mixed with ordinary soil. Before planting, try to keep the soil dry. If the soil is too wet, you can dry it in the sun before using it.

Planting

Before planting, remove the brown skin from the bulbs. Don't bury the plant too deep in the soil, as this will cause the roots to rot easily. 3 to 4 centimeters is enough, leaving a little bit of the stem exposed to prevent the bulbs from being washed out of the soil when watering.

root

After planting, just wait for it to take root! During this period, you can keep it out of the sun and place it in a sunny place on the balcony to keep the soil dry. After about half a month, gently shake the flowerpot. If you can't feel any obvious shaking, it proves that the roots have grown! Don't dig out the bulbs to confirm, otherwise all your previous efforts will be wasted. No one should be so stupid!

Watering

After confirming that roots have grown, move it to a sunny place immediately, but avoid direct sunlight. Water appropriately and keep the soil relatively dry. It will sprout after a while and needs to be exposed to the sun frequently. The germination process will go through a long winter, so don’t worry about the tulips getting frozen. Just move them to the balcony where they are sheltered from the wind, and they will bloom in March or April next year!