How I Planted Tulips Last Fall
It was last fall, walking into Sams and Lowes all I could see was boxes with beautiful pictures of tulips. When I looked into the boxes I saw small onion kind called Tulip Bulbs.
Attracted by the picture I brought the box not knowing what to do next, the picture of the beautiful tulips still running in my mind.
After watching some DIY videos and reading articles I planted the Tulips Bulbs . ( Picture of Tulips that I planted on your right)
So here is the method I followed to plant the Tulips Bulbs
Materials Required for Tulips Planting
You will need the following
- Hand Trowel
- Hand Gloves
- Tulip Bulbs
- Compost and
- Potting Soil
When to Plant The Tulips Bulbs
The best season to plant the Tulip Bulbs is early fall, 6 weeks before the first frost. When the evening temperature drops 50F to 60F is the best time to start planting them.
Where to Plant The Bulbs
Choose the area that gets the maximum sun in your yard. Amount of Sunlight required depends on the types of Tulips you plant. Some need morning sun, some need the noon sun or some may need partial sunlight. So make sure to read the instruction before you choose the area.
How to prepare the Soil
Make sure the soil is not damp because the bulb may get rotten, the extra water should drain away from the soil. The soil should be rich in nutrients if not you can add compost and manure.
Method to plant :
- After choosing the best area and getting the soil ready dig a hole about 7 to 15 inches.
- Mix the compost and with potting soil.
- Planting ateast 5-6 bulbs in a single hole will grow into a bunch of tulips looking more beautiful than planting a single one in each hole.
- Place each bulb 3-4 inches apart as per the instructions in the package
- Its always best to plant the bulbs with its tip pointing upwards, though they tend to grow even if they are planted upside down but it can stress them.
- Water them regularly but make sure the excess water drains and the soil is not damp.
Hope this is helpful and keep looking fwd for my next article on how the beautiful tulips that bloomed in Spring vanished away over night.
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