Which season is suitable for planting tulips? What should be paid attention to when growing potted tulips?

Tulips are very common in our daily life. They are loved by many flower growers because of their fragrant and beautiful flowers and various shapes. So when is the best season to plant tulips? What should we pay attention to when growing potted tulips? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

When is the best season to plant tulips?

It can be planted in the central and eastern China regions from mid-November to December, and the flowering period is around mid-March. It can be planted in the ground, directly in pots, or hydroponically.

In Sichuan and Chongqing, the flowers are planted from mid-November to December, and the flowering period is around late February. In South China, the flowering period is even earlier. If the demand is large, such as for flower fields, you should order bulbs from the Netherlands before August. One cabinet has 600,000 bulbs, and they will arrive in China around mid-November. If the quantity is small, you can purchase from Taobao Tmall or flower markets in mid-November or later.

What should I pay attention to when growing potted tulips?

Growth habit

Tulips like sunshine and are suitable for long-day growth. They are suitable for warm and humid winters and cool summers. They are very cold-resistant. In some areas, their roots and stems do not die even in -10°C environments. The flowering period is from March to April, and the suitable growth temperature is about 17 degrees.

Soil requirements

Tulips prefer fertilizer, especially during their vigorous growth stage, so sandy, slightly acidic soil with a lot of humus, good drainage and loose texture is more suitable for their growth. They are not suitable for growth in saline-alkali soil.

Temperature requirements

The growth temperature of tulips is about 17 degrees, and the minimum requirement for the development of their root system is between 6 and 10 degrees, which is more conducive to growth. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to regulating the temperature when planting seeds. If the temperature is higher than 35 degrees during the growth period, the growth of flower buds will be inhibited.

Fertilization requirements

Tulips like fertilizer, so you need to apply enough basal fertilizer in potted plants, and well-rotted farmyard manure is the most suitable. During the growing season, you need to apply compound fertilizer about 3 times a month, but no fertilizer is needed during the flowering period to avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer affecting the growth of flowers.

Pest Control

Tulips are prone to gray mold disease if not properly cared for; prevention and control measures: try to choose high-quality varieties without bacteria, disinfect the soil before planting, and cut off diseased branches in time during the growth period. In case of gray mold disease, spray with 2500 times diluted 5% Benlate wettable emulsion.

How to Propagate Tulip Bulbs

During the growth period of tulips, if they encounter continuous high temperatures above 20 degrees, it will be detrimental to flowering and will cause bud loss. The whole plant will wither without flowering and enter summer dormancy in advance. If the bulbs are well preserved and sown in autumn, there is still hope that they will bloom next year.