They are beautiful plants, which is why they are very popular and many people decide to grow them in the garden. They bloom in spring, but not everyone knows that they should be planted at a different time. Find out how and when to do it, and you will get a beautiful garden decoration that will be the envy of many of your neighbors.
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When to plant tulip bulbs? Don’t do it in spring
It turns out that the best time to plant tulip bulbs in the ground is mid-to-late October. This means that the best time to do it is approaching if you want to enjoy the sea of flowers in the garden in spring. During favorable weather conditions and if there are no frosts yet, forgetful people can plant tulips even in November. However, you should be careful because such late specimens may be weakened in spring and may not necessarily bloom.
How to plant tulips? First, choose the right bulbs
Before you start planting tulips in the ground, pay close attention to the selection of appropriate bulbs in the store. Skip any items that show even a small amount of mold, rot or stains. Also avoid bulbs that are soft or mechanically damaged. Choose only beautiful and healthy ones, and they will grow well and bloom in spring.
How to plant tulips in the ground? Choose a sunny or slightly shaded place. The soil should be fertile, humus and moist. If you have already chosen an attractive place for your tulips, dig the ground carefully, getting rid of weeds, and place the bulbs in 15-20 cm holes. Also keep the spacing the same. In addition, do not forget to properly protect the bulbs in winter. Just cover them with peat, spruce and pine branches or chopped straw. Not only will the tulips not freeze, but you will also protect the soil against weeds and drying out. Cover the plants only after the first frost occurs. Previous action could disturb their natural development.
Source: Gazeta
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