The bulbs are a kind of plant whose roots are a round, swollen organ, called bulb, with several layers of tissue very close together, the last being very thin, called scales or tunics. These bulbs sprout and form an independent plant. Bulbs are used in gardening for the interest they arouse at a certain time of the year, at the time of flowering, most of the time, but also because of their foliage and because of how easy they are to grow.
Planting of autumn bulbs
There are some early flowering bulbs, such as the Erathis, the Crocus or the Galanto, which will appear in late winter, while others such as the tulip, the spikenard, the daffodil or the hyacinth, will be in the spring.
- Preparation of the terrain: look for a place not too sunny and protected from the wind. As much as if you plant your bulbs in a pot of the balcony like you do in the garden, make sure that the ground is not too wet and has enough drainage, to avoid rotting. Mix the soil with organic compost to make it lighter and do not accumulate moisture.
- Plantation depth: The ideal planting depth will be double or even triple its diameter.
- Watering: the bulbs should be watered after planting and maintaining irrigation regularly, especially if the soil is sandy. The ideal is to water little, only to prevent the soil from drying out, until they begin to be born, at which point the soil will have to be wetted more often.
Unfortunately, these beautiful plants will not last forever. When the flowers begin to wither, cut them a few inches below the base. Wait for the leaves to dry, which means that you are gaining weight. Then, remove your shoot carefully from the ground, remove the dry leaves and soil, and store in a cool, dry and dark place until the next plantation.
