Plant Bulb
Bulb planting Depth Spacing.
Plant bulb. The rule of thumb when planting flower bulbs is to bury them two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. If planting bulbs in spring water them in after planting. KOENETK BR30 Plant Grow Light Bulb Full Spectrum LED Indoor Plant Bulb for Seeds Greens Growing Lamp Bulb E26 13W Daylight White Grow Lightbulb for Indoor Plants Greenhouse Garden Hydroponic 46 out of 5 stars 322.
Plant bulbs in spring for a full summer of bloom right up until frost. In sandier soils you can plant a little deeper. Plant early flowering bulbs like daffodils and crocuses to brighten up your garden in the spring the perfect way to welcome the end of a long winter.
Plant at the Right Depth. It has a basal plate where roots grow fleshy scales or layers the outer skin the shoot at the center flanked by developing bulbets. Dig holes at the recommended planting depth.
For long lasting colourful displays try planting begonia in dappled shade. Plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils crocus and hyacinths preferably by the end of September. Examples of true bulbs.
Most bulbs are planted twice as deep as the bulb is hightall and the same distance apart. Onion garlic allium daffodil tulip amaryllis grape hyacinth Dutch hyacinth Dutch iris scilla lily. If you forget how deep to plant your bulbs consult the suppliers label or catalog.
In colder climates spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as soon as the ground is cool evening temperatures average 40 to 50F and it is at least 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes. A handy rule of thumb is to plant bulbs at a depth equal to twice their width. Specialized bulb-planting tools available online or at gardening stores.