It is very nice to grow tulips for the holiday of all women in their windowsill. Even if you have not had to deal with these flowers before, keeping them in your own apartment will not require significant efforts.
Under normal conditions, tulips bloom in May. If you want to please yourself with beautiful flowers, you can plant the bulbs in a pot and place them on the windowsill of your own home.
Selection of material for planting
In order to get a bright bouquet of your favorite flowers in early March, you need to be puzzled by the preparations for this already with the onset of the first cold weather. Varieties that are suitable for late distillation are preferred. These include Eric Hofsier, Keyes Nelis, London, Vivex, Diplomat, Parade. If you do not have experience growing tulips, it is recommended to prefer low-growing varieties. They are less susceptible to various diseases than others.
Bulbs can be bought in a specialty store or dug in their own area. The first method is preferable, because in stores the material undergoes the necessary degrees of processing. It is recommended to choose small bulbs, round and dense, without visible defects.
Before planting, you should prepare the bulbs:
- Around September, it is recommended to put them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
- After four weeks, remove and peel.
- Treat with a strong solution of potassium permanganate for the prevention of diseases.
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Choosing a place to land
Tulips feel great in pots. Due to the fact that these flowers are not too developed root system, you can give preference to a medium-sized pot.
The bulb must be placed in the ground so that ⅓ part remains outside. After that pour plenty of water. If the earth in the pot shrinks slightly after watering, add it so that the bulb is not too open. If you plan to grow several bulbs in the pot, they must be planted at a distance of about 1 cm from each other.
For ripening, it is important to choose the right place where the pot will be located. Preferably, the temperature in such a place is about + 10 ° C. In this case, a balcony would be ideal.After the sprouts have reached a height of approximately 5 cm, they can be rearranged on the windowsill so that they continue to grow in the sunlight.
Holland is considered to be the birthplace of tulips, although the flower was first bred in Asia. This flower got its name due to its shape, which resembles a turban, and the first mention came from Persia.
Care
Further care of the tulips after the first sprouts will not be difficult. You need to adhere to certain rules, namely:
- Be sure to ensure that the earth does not dry out. Watering is necessary regularly, 2 times a week.
- Feeding should be done 2 times a week. It can be purchased at special stores.
- With the advent of the first buds, you need to remove the pot away from batteries or other sources of warm air to protect them from premature wilting.
- It is important to ensure that there is enough light in the room. In low light it is recommended to use special lamps.
- The temperature in the room where the pots with bulbs are stored should be no more than + 18 ° C.
If you plan to grow tulips for the holiday in large quantities, you can use wooden boxes. Before falling asleep special soil, it is necessary to make a drainage layer. For these purposes, you can use expanded clay, sawdust and special moss. Boxes with planted bulbs must be stored in a cool place. An ideal option would be a balcony or fridge. After the shoots are about 5 cm, the boxes must be moved to a warm place. The rest of the rules are the same as when growing in pots.
To grow tulips for the holiday on March 8 in the apartment is quite simple. You should adhere to the rules of material selection, planting and care, so that by the women's day you can please yourself with beautiful flowers on your own windowsill.
