Hyacinths
Growing hyacinthsLarge (more than 5 cm)the bulbs are planted in pots with earth made from equal amounts of peat and sand or earth and sand. 2/3 of the bulbs are buried, 1/3 remains on the surface. The pots are stored in a dark place at a temperature of 5–9 ° C for 2–4 months and. When the flower stalks develop, the hyacinth pots are transferred to a bright room. For the first two to three days, cover the pots with a dark cloth for several hours a day. The duration of flowering of plants depends on the air temperature, at 15–20 ° C it lasts 7–10 days.
Daffodils
Growing daffodilsLarge bulbs soakedin very warm water (approximately 45 ° C) and incubated for 4 hours. After that they are planted in containers with the ground so that the tops protrude to the surface by 1-2 cm. The gaps between the bulbs are filled with sand. Then the containers are placed in a cool room for 2–3 months; the plants are watered once a week. When the sprouts reach a height of 10–15 cm, the pots are transferred to a dark, cool room (not above 10 ° C). Two days later the flowers are exposed to the light, watered. After 2-3 weeks, flowering will occur.
Tulips
Only class bulbs are suitable for forcing.“Extra” - large and regular shape. The bulbs are freed from dry scales and planted in a mixture of sand and earth (1: 1) of 3-5 pieces per pot. The bulbs should sit tightly in a pot, but do not touch one another, the thickness of the soil under them is at least 8–10 cm, and above it is a layer of soil of about 2.5 cm. Store the plants in a damp, dark and cool room (5–9 ° С) for about 10 weeks. Keep the soil moist: you can cover the container with a package, periodically removing it to air the bulbs. When the sprouts reach a height of 5–6 cm, the flowers are transferred to a warm room (20 ° C). The first few days sprouts are covered with paper caps so that the stems stretch a little. When the caps are removed, the tulips will need to be highlighted for an additional 3-5 hours with a fluorescent lamp. Sprouts require regular watering. When the buds are painted, the capacity is rearranged to a cold window - this will prolong flowering.
Crocuses
In early November, corms are planted in the mixtureturf and leaf soil, peat and sand (1: 1: 0.5: 0.5) and put in a dark, damp and cold place (the lower shelf of the refrigerator will do). After 2 months, the shoots reach 2–3 cm, and the pots are transferred to a cold window (10–12 ° C), and after 3–5 days - into the room (20–22 ° C) and begin to be watered moderately. After 15-17 days, the first flowers will appear. Read more instructions here.
Lilies of the valley
Lily of the valley rhizomes dug in the second halfOctober Only flower buds are taken for the forcing - they are sharp, by awl. Selected lilies of the valley are placed in plastic bags and stored on a glazed balcony at a temperature of 1-3 ° C. Three weeks before the desired flowering period, lilies of the valley are planted in the ground. 10-15 shoots are planted in a pot (10–13 cm in diameter). To flower buds actively and amicably moved to growth, rhizomes before planting are frozen in the snow during the day. Before the appearance of peduncles, the pots are kept in a dark, warm (25–27 ° C) place. And when sprouts appear, they are brought to diffused light and maintain a temperature of 16–18 ° C. To lilies blossoms as long as possible, after the first buds appear, you need to move them to a cool room.
By the way, seeds and bulbs of fragrant freesia can also be planted for a whole year. How to grow on the window these beautiful flowers with the scent of lily of the valley, read here.
