Tulips - spring flowers. Already on the eighth of March they are given to their beloved women, and as soon as the snow comes down, they appear on the land plots.
Therefore, a logical question arises: when should the tulips be planted so that they decorate the plot in early spring?
Two opinions
Regarding the choice of time for planting, there are two points of view: some say that the tubers should be planted in the spring when other flowers and vegetables are planted, while others argue that this process should be carried out in the autumn. Be that as it may, you should be familiar with the advantages of both spring and autumn planting.
Did you know? The word "tulip" has a Turkic origin and common roots with the word "turban". The shape of the flower really resembles this national headdress.
Spring benefits
Do tulips plant in spring? Experts say yes. However, with improper planting, you can either not wait for the flowers, or they will be too little. Yes, and the bulbs need to be stored under certain conditions, so that they do not begin to germinate in heat.
To accelerate the flowering of spring planted bulbs You can perform such a series of actions:
- bulbs before planting need to put in the refrigerator overnight (just not in the freezer);
- the next day, process them with a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
- need to land no later than April.
Why is autumn?
Homeland of some types of tulips - Middle Asia. There, in early spring, they cover the slopes of mountains and fields with colored carpet. And as soon as summer comes, the flowers immediately dry out, take off the petals and only the tuber remains from the plant. In the fall, he launches new roots, which provide nutrition to the bulb in winter, so that it blooms again in spring.
Cultivated varieties of this flower have the same life cycle as wild species. Therefore, it is believed that they should be planted in the fall.
When to plant spring flowers
Despite the fact that the optimal period for planting onion flowers is autumn, with certain deadlines and technologies being observed, tulips are growing quite well with spring planting. However, it is worth noting that they will begin to bloom a little later than autumn seedlings. In addition, in the first year of flowering will be less bright - it all depends on the type and condition of the bulb.
To emphasize the beauty of tulips in a flowerbed, such flowers are planted next to each other - muscari, hyacinths, daffodils, daisies, viols, forget-me-nots, early spring anemones and roses.
Weather
In the case when you decide to plant tulips in the spring, remember - this should be done as early as possible. The best option - the beginning of April. Moreover, if there is a threat of strong frosts, the bulbs are planted first in separate containers, and then transplanted together with a container to an open area.
Important! Planting tulips better to complete before July. Otherwise, the flowers do not have time to mature properly and prepare for the next season.Determine the time when it is better to plant the bulbs, nature will help, or rather the temperature of the soil. The tubers are planted at a time when the earth at a depth of 10 cm warms to + 9 ° C.
Moon calendar
Recently, it is customary to associate the growth of plants with the lunar cycle. And practice shows that to get a chic flower field should follow the lunar calendar, which affects the flora.
Moreover, the lunar calendar will allow you to determine when to plant tulip bulbs in the soil, calculate the mode of irrigation and fertilization.
Favorable for planting onion flowers in 2017 will be the following periods: September 15, 2-3, 6, October 11, 7-8, 15, 21 November.
In 2018, the following days will be favorable for planting tulips:
- February - 23.24;
- March - 21-23, 25, 26;
- September - 16-19, 20-24;
- October - 12-15, 17-19.
It is also interesting to read about the methods of breeding tulips.
Basic landing rules
Bulbs better planted on a flat, well-lit place, which is not blown by the winds.
Important! If the tubers are planted on uneven areas, water will stagnate in the recess, which will lead to rot in the summer and freezing in the winter.
Depth and Chart
The depth of the wells depends on the size of the bulb - the larger the tuber, the deeper the fossa.
Between the holes, the distance should be 8-10 cm, and the aisle can be made 20-25 cm wide.
5-10 bulbs can be planted in one well and decorated with various low-growing flowers. Large bulbs preferably planted in the center, and smaller ones - at the edges. With such a scheme, tall tulips will not block the smallest light. 
Plant bulbs need for varieties. Then it will be easier to care for the flowers in the future.
Did you know? In Holland, tulips and other bulbous planted "floor by floor." As a result, a variety of flowers appear at the same place three times.
Procedure
Planting tulips is no different from planting other flowers. The first step is to prepare the site. The soil is dug up to a depth of 25 cm. It is impossible to bring fresh manure into the ground, as this may cause an outbreak of diseases.
The bulbs must be examined and set aside diseased or rotted. Before planting healthy specimens are treated with a weak solution of manganese (30-90 minutes).
Planted tubers should be immediately after pickling, because they quickly absorb moisture and the root roller quickly swells. If you slow down with the landing, the resulting roots can be broken off. 
If the soil is dry, it is well moistened (potassium permanganate can be added), fertilizer for bulbous flowers is poured at the bottom of the groove, covering it with a layer of sand or humus. Bulbs planted ground down.
Tulips need fertilizing, which includes ammonium nitrate, urea and potassium.
Important! Tubers when planted do not press - this can damage the root system and the plant will start to hurt.After the bulbs have been planted, they are powdered with ashes and sprinkled with sand or humus, and covered with soil on top. Plot after planting level to avoid stagnant water.
It will be interesting to get acquainted with the varieties of tulips.The time when you can plant tulips is not the main point for lush and abundant flowering. It is also necessary to comply agricultural technology. Otherwise, as a result of improper planting and care, flowers and stems will become small and faded.
