The dream of a picturesque tulip blossom remains a pious wish if you plant your tulip bulbs in the ground at the wrong time. A look at the calendar only gives a general indication of the perfect date. You can read here exactly when the time window is open for professional planting.
When is the ideal planting time for tulip bulbs?
The best time to plant tulip bulbs is between the end of October and mid-November, when temperatures are consistently below 10 degrees Celsius. This prevents premature growth and increases the chances of a magnificent tulip bloom in spring.
Tulip bulbs favor cold weather
Early in autumn, the shelves in the garden center bend under the weight of an overwhelming supply of flower bulbs. Anyone who succumbs to the temptation now and plants tulip bulbs prematurely will look in vain for the colorful signs of spring next year. There's a good reason for that.
If Golden October lives up to its title, autumn temperatures will rise again to summer levels. This stimulates the growth of tulip bulbs prematurely. After just a short time, the tubers are full of juice and eager to sprout the first leaves. Inevitably, the first frost brings down the early starters and the hopes of a magnificent tulip blossom are nothing more than waste.
Best time is end of October to mid-November
Anyone who is patient until the temperatures finally fall below 10 degrees has decided on the right time. Under normal weather conditions, this occurs in our regions from mid/late October. This is how you skillfully plant the flower bulbs in the ground:
- Dig small pits in nutrient-rich, loose soil at a distance of 15-20 cm
- The depth is at least twice the height of the bulb
- In loamy soil, spread an additional layer of sand on the sole
Place the bulbs in the center of the planting hole with the tip facing upwards. Then fill with soil, press down with your hands and water. It is an advantage if you mulch with compost or leaf mold at the end.
