Tulip planting time and method, tulip bulb planting

1. Planting time

Tulips are usually planted in autumn. After the plant blooms in spring, it enters a dormant state due to the high temperatures in summer, after which the branches and leaves will gradually wither. When the above-ground parts are completely dead, the bulbs can be removed and preserved. It is usually placed in a place with lower temperatures and kept dry until autumn before sowing.

2. Bulb Processing

Before sowing, the bulbs must be processed to allow them to germinate better and also to aid their subsequent growth. Prepare a solution of carbendazim or formalin and soak the bulbs in it. This will effectively disinfect the bulbs and prevent them from getting sick. In addition, you can also add a little gibberellin to promote plant development.

3. Pot soil preparation

Planting tulips requires loose and fertile soil. Good drainage is important for root growth and respiration, and acidic soil is also helpful for plant development. It is generally prepared by mixing garden soil, leaf mold and river sand, in which the proportion of garden soil should be larger and not too much river sand. In addition, you can also add a little compost to increase nutrients.

4. Potting and Maintenance

Dig a hole on the soil surface and bury the tulip bulb in it, the depth is generally 1.5 times the size, then cover it with soil, but the top bud should be exposed. After potting, maintain good ventilation and control the temperature between 5-10℃. Water appropriately to keep the soil moist. After the leaves grow, apply some fertilizer.