When and how to properly plant tulips in baskets for bulbs with your own hands
The rules for planting tulips in baskets for bulbs do not differ from the requirements for sowing flowers in open ground. However, this method is considered more efficient. This is explained by the fact that planting in baskets eliminates the need to dig up the garden before the onset of cold weather in search of bulbs. Containers of this type are compact in size and simplify sowing flowers.
What are the benefits of planting tulips in bulb baskets?
Bulb boxes make growing plants much easier. This approach has the following advantages:
- when preparing for winter, it is enough to remove the containers from the ground and get the planting material;
- plants grow in a predetermined area, and do not "creep" over the territory;
- costs are reduced, since small soil is prepared for planting;
- rodents are unable to penetrate the roots of tulips.
The main disadvantage of this growing method is that when the planting is uneven, adult tulips become "cramped" in the basket.
Not all gardeners use these containers. This is due to the fact that baskets, protruding partially above the surface of the ground, spoil the appearance of the flower bed.
Preparing for landing
Before planting tulips, you need to select suitable containers that can withstand the pressure of the soil, and a soil mixture.
Landing dates
Gardeners recommend planting bulbs in the fall (September-October). During the winter, tulips gain enough strength and root well.
Selection of capacity
The size of the container should meet the needs of the grower. If you plan to plant several tulips in a limited area, it is recommended to take wide baskets.
Any plastic boxes with sufficiently thick walls are suitable for germinating flowers. Gardening stores sell specialized containers made for planting bulbs or vegetables. Such boxes have holes that prevent waterlogging of the soil.
What should be the soil?
Tulips grow well in loose and moist soil with adequate amounts of micronutrients. For germination of flowers, it is recommended to purchase ready-made soil in which there are no pests.Before planting the plant in ordinary soil, it is necessary to mix the starting material with humus (not manure), coconut fiber, perlite and perculite. Top dressing should be introduced in small quantities. Sand is used to create drainage.
Loosening the soil is a must to ensure the tulips are rooting normally. Dense soil does not allow oxygen to pass through, which causes the plant to die.
Preparing the bulbs
Before planting, the bulbs must be inspected and rejected those that have external defects. Rot and infections quickly spread through the plants in the flowerbed, affecting all flowers.
In order to prevent infection, it is recommended to treat the bulbs with Fitosporin. You can also use other specialized preparations (fungicides and others) for this, which are sold in flower shops.
How to plant tulips in baskets?
In contrast to the traditional planting of tulips in the ground, the use of baskets significantly expands the gardener's capabilities, allowing the latter to form original flower arrangements on the site. In this case, the sowing rules must be observed.
The bulbs must be buried 9-10 centimeters into the heated soil (the temperature is at least 9 degrees), and the distance between the holes should be 10 centimeters.
Traditional fit
To plant tulips in a basket, you need to make a depression in an area that is slightly larger than the box. Having lowered the container into the ground, you need to add a small amount of sand, put the onions on the bottom and cover with prepared soil.
Multilevel fit
For multilevel planting, it is recommended to purchase round baskets. To organize such a flower bed, the prepared soil is first poured onto the bottom of the container, and large bulbs are laid out. Then the soil layer is filled up. Small bulbs are laid on top of the soil. At the end, earth is poured into the basket to the upper edge.
A hole is dug on the site, the dimensions of which are suitable for the selected basket. At the same time, the container should protrude 5 centimeters above the ground.
The convenience of multilevel planting is that the bulbs do not need to be dug out for the winter. The plant with this arrangement tolerates cold well.
Planting in the middle of a green lawn
Planting technology in this way does not differ from the previous ones. First, a piece of lawn is removed on the site, the size of which corresponds to the dimensions of the basket. Next, the soil is removed, the soil is loosened and the container is deepened. After that, the earth is poured into the basket with tulips. The bulbs are finally moistened with sufficient water, and the removed lawn is returned to its place.
Planting patterns
This method of disembarkation requires preparation. First, markings are applied on the site with the help of pegs and ropes, according to which baskets with tulips will be located in the future. After that, the lawn is removed, and the rest of the manipulations described above are performed.
Further care
Tulips require a sufficient supply of water. It is recommended to moisten the soil evenly, avoiding waterlogging. After each watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil and remove weeds near the flower. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers must be applied to the soil, also monitoring the dosage. Abundant feeding increases the acidity of the soil, which leads to plant infection. During the budding period, fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus are introduced into the soil.
How to make a basket for tulips with your own hands?
In order to reduce the costs associated with planting plants on the site, you can replace the purchased containers with a 5 liter plastic bottle. This container is suitable for sowing a small number of bulbs.
To make a basket for tulips, just follow these steps:
- Take a plastic bottle and a knife (clerical is recommended).
- Cut off one of the side walls.
- Cut out equilateral rectangles on the second wall.
- Cut similar holes at the bottom in a checkerboard pattern.
Then you can plant the bulbs in a makeshift basket, following the rules described above.
How to replace bulb baskets?
In addition to plastic bottles, bulb baskets can be replaced by:
- Grids. Such bags (string bags) are laid out along the walls of the pit prepared on the site, after which sand is poured and tulips are buried. In the summer, when the plant fades, the nets can be easily fished out of the soil by collecting all the bulbs.
- Box for vegetables. This option is not recommended. The vegetable boxes are large. Therefore, such containers are usually used for multilevel planting.
Planting tulips in baskets is a convenient and practical way to grow flowers on site.
