[header] How to grow tulips [title] Purchase tulip bulbs. [step] You can buy them locally from a nursery or garden center or order them from a reputable mail order supply company. [substeps] If you pick them out yourself, look for bulbs that are firm to the touch and do not have defects such as mold, bruises or cuts.
[header] How to grow tulips [title] Purchase tulip bulbs. [step] You can buy them locally from a nursery or garden center or order them from a reputable mail order supply company. [substeps] If you pick them out yourself, look for bulbs that are firm to the touch and do not have defects such as mold, bruises or cuts.
They should have a thick, thin stem which provides a healthy seed for the bulbs. [title] Choose one of the long, curvy sides. [title] Spread tulips under heavy shade for protection against the sun. [step] The crisp bloom from the tulip bulbs, uniform in color, will preserve them long. The bulbs should be light brown in color and covered in a papery, onion-like skin. In terms of quantity, each bulb will produce between one and four stems and blossoms, so plan accordingly. Check the packaging to avoid seeds that look shriveled or were pulled off while growing. When buying tulips from a retailer, you cannot pay for their delivery costs--most people do not.