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When to plant tulips in spring: summer residents were reminded how to do it correctly
01.03.2024 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26
Tulips are unpretentious and beautiful flowers for the garden.
In the article you will learn when and how to plant tulips.
When to plant tulips
Plant tulip bulbs in the fall. It is important that the soil has time to cool after the summer before planting.
If you have a cold climate, plant tulips in September, if you have a warm climate, plant them in November or December.
How to soak tulip bulbs before planting
Before planting bulbs in open ground, it is worth inspecting and processing the planting material, especially when purchasing tulips from different sellers.
The bulbs are treated against pests - insecticides are used against fungal infections.
Tulips and baby are soaked in the solution.
How to plant tulips
Place the tulip bulbs, roots down, in a hole that is 3 times deeper than the bulbs themselves.
If the soil is sandy, plant the plant deeper.
The best results are achieved when planting tulips in small groups.
If there is no rain, you will need to water the holes before planting the bulbs.
Peat and humus can be added on top as fertilizer.
If the soil is heavy and clayey, you can add sand, peat or rotted compost.
Previously, we told you whether it is possible to prune fruit trees in the spring.
