The beauty and sophistication of tulips makes many gardeners want to grow these bulbs on their own plot. Planting material is usually planted in autumn, and already in early spring, plants begin to delight with their flowering. In the climatic conditions of Siberia, it is quite difficult to organize the process of cultivating spring primrose, but it is still possible to do this.
The best time to plant in the fall
The time for planting flower bulbs is selected so that the temperature indicators of the soil do not fall below zero, while the optimum air temperature for planting material in open ground should be in the range of -4 ...- 2 ° С.
Did you know? A cut tulip can grow another 3 cm in a vase.
Early planting is not desirable, it contributes to the development of many diseases, including fungal. Therefore, the choice of time must be treated responsibly. The optimum temperature of air and soil for planting flowers in open ground in Siberia is established around the end of September. It should be remembered that the period of rooting of the bulbs is 25 days.. The territory of the region is quite extensive, so you can accurately predict the calendar terms for planting bulbs, guided only by the weather forecast.
Grade selection
When choosing a tulip variety for the Siberian region, it is necessary to take into account the frost resistance of the plant. Most varieties of tulips "endure" tolerate cold, but there are those for which this is not characteristic. To grow a beautiful plant in your area, you need to carefully approach the selection of varietal material.
In the Siberian region, experts recommend growing the following varieties:
- simple, which belong to the category of the early (Diana and General de Vet, Diamond Star);
- terry (Carlton and Dante);
- Triumph Tulips (Topscor, Bandung);
- Darwin hybrids (Parade, Dardanelles);
- Rembrandt Tulips (Black Boy).
How to plant a flower
Bulb planting is done in furrows, which must be dug deep into 15 cm. When planting plants, it is necessary to maintain a certain distance from each other, namely 20-30 cm.
A distance of 10 cm is maintained between the furrows. If the soil is heavy, then you do not need to place the bulbs deeply, just bury them in the soil 10-12 cm, down the bottom. You do not need to press the bulbs into the ground, otherwise you risk damaging the root system.
What you need for landing
Before planting flowers, you need to determine the varietal material and the geometry of the landscape composition.
The gardener will also need special equipment, namely:
- Shovel. In order to dig the soil, rid it of weed roots and add fertilizing, you will need a bayonet shovel. It will also be needed in order to dig bulbs at the end of the flowering season. For working with flowers, a shovel with a scoop length of 30 to 45 cm is best suited.
- Rake needed to crush the clods of land before planting flowers, and bring the soil surface in a proper condition for planting tulips. The tool allows you to level and fluff the soil. The rake can be replaced with a manual cultivator.
- Sapa, with the help of which even furrows are marked. Typically, the length of the cutting surface of such a tool is 25–35 cm. It is sufficient to penetrate the soil deep enough. The sharp edge of the hoe is also necessary in order to rid the flower culture of weeds during the growth process.
Important! If the soil is not moist enough, then experienced gardeners pour a small layer of sand at the bottom of the furrow and water it with water.
To plant bulbs in limited conditions, where a large number of plants are interwoven, gardeners use a special planter for bulbs. It is suitable for working both on "close" and on extensive flower beds.
Site selection and soil preparation
To plant flower bulbs, you need to be serious about choosing a place. It should be bright and sunny. Tulips love loose, nutritious and light soil, which contains a lot of humus. If the soil proposed for planting is heavy, it can be “lightened” with peat or compost. It is important to avoid areas in lowlands, which are characterized by a close occurrence of water. This threatens the soaking of the planting material, its decay, and in severe cold - freezing.
Did you know? The closest biological “relatives” of tulips are asparagus and garlic.
Tulip soil is desirable with a neutral pH of 7.0–7.5. A month before the planting of crops, the land on the site must be dug 30 cm deep. You can not fertilize the plot reserved for tulips in the year of planting the bulbs. Top dressing is best done "under the predecessor."
On 1 m² of the landing area, it is recommended to close the mixture of the following components:
- humus - 2 buckets;
- ash - 0.5 l;
- sawdust - ½ bucket.
Bulb Processing
Before placing the bulb in the ground, it must be inspected for defects and damage. If at least one instance is affected by the disease, then the rest are likely to become infected. Sick and rotten parts must be removed with a sharp tool. 1-2 hours before planting, the seed should be lowered into a solution of potassium permanganate (0.5%).
Landing
Planting is carried out immediately after soaking the bulbs, which must be placed in the furrows, sprinkled with ash and sand.
Important! You can not make fresh manure under the tulips. This can cause plant diseases.
The next layer is from the soil. It is important to remember that tulips do not return to their original place earlier than 5 years later. At the first frost, the flower planting area is necessarily mulched. Peat (layer up to 5 cm) is perfect for these purposes. Mulch will maintain optimal soil temperature and prevent freezing of planting material. When warming occurs, peat does not need to be removed; it will help retain moisture at the roots.
Plant care
In spring, there is enough moisture for the plant, so you can not worry about watering. After the snow melts and the soil dries slightly, it must be loosened. During cultivation, mineral fertilizer is applied for bulb flowers. It can be purchased at any specialized store. In summer, plants require watering. It is necessary to carefully monitor the level of soil moisture.. Tulips also do not like excessive humidity, therefore, during prolonged summer showers, they are recommended to cover them with a film in order to divert water.
Watering uses room temperature water. It needs to be poured between the rows without touching the green foliage
The second top dressing should be done with drugs that include phosphorus and potassium. This will help to get the maximum number of young daughter bulbs. After the tulips have faded, it is necessary to cut the green mass.
When you need to dig a flower after flowering
You can dig out tulips after two years of growth. It is necessary to start this as soon as the leaves of the plant begin to acquire a yellow tint and dry.
Two-year-olds can produce different planting material:
- Adult bulbs that were planted for the first time.
- Annual bulbs of last year.
- A young baby who appeared this year.
Video: How to dig and store tulips
You can dig out tulips with a pitchfork and a shovel, penetrating with tools as deep as possible. For two seasons, the flowers take root well and the planting material can be much deeper than it was placed during planting. The main condition is not to damage the bulbs and children.
After the procedure, the excavated material must be disposed of and sorted according to size. Children should be stored in a cool place until planting, and the bulbs should be kept warm and dry.. It is advisable that the latter are in limbo (for example, in a natural canvas bag).
It is difficult to grow beautiful, full-fledged tulips in Siberia. But, to please yourself and those around you with bright shades of the first spring flowers, it is enough to know the timing and methods of planting, to perform proper care of these plants. Adhering to the recommendations, even an inexperienced grower has the opportunity to grow attractive spring flowers.
