The best time to plant lilies is in autumn - from late August to early October. The bulbs planted at this time have time to take root well, fully get stronger, and in the spring the lilies that have started to grow will calmly endure the spring cold snaps.

With small sprouts, there is a way to get rid of them and plant an onion without greenery in the fall. This process requires skill, since the sprout should come out as much as possible. But you need to take into account the fact that the bulb will weaken, so it needs to be well covered for the winter.

NEED TO: wait until the sprouts grow 20 cm in height, andgently pull them out of the onion, rotating in different directions. The sprout should come out as completely as possible.

After that, you can safely plant a lily, not forgetting to organize her shelter.

Lily bulbs with large sprouts, what to do in this case?

Lilies with large shoots are best planted in a tall pot. It will not be possible to save the bulb until the spring planting, since the sprouts will only stretch out strongly during the winter, and those planted in open ground will continue to grow in the ground and die.

On a light-colored windowsill, with proper care, your lilies can even bloom. They should be watered and fed with liquid flower fertilizer. In late May - early June, the plant is carefully removed from the pot, transplanted into the garden, trying not to damage the roots, for this the hole is made deep.

They also brought me onions with overgrown sprouts. In this case, you should not risk it, and I planted them in a deep pot. All sprouted instantly and had already gained color. As soon as they bloom, I'll put them in a cool place, and then I'll put them in the cold. And in the spring I will plant it in the ground as expected.

Bulbs with lily sprouts are best planted in spring.

Subject to the conditions for planting lilies with shoots, you can get a brightly flowering plant this summer. Sprouted bulbs are planted in the ground at the end of May, when severe frosts are already behind. Otherwise, tender sprouts may freeze.

The depth of the bulb depends on the degree of development of the sprout. If the sprout is still short, rolled up in a “tube” and the leaves on it have not yet opened, then you can plant it to the usual depth. For bulbous crops, it is three bulb heights, counting from the bottom. For different types of lilies - 12-20 cm.

But if the sprout on the bulb has already unfolded the leaves, then such a bulb cannot be planted deeply - only up to the sprout's neck, without deepening it. The sprout will not be able to rise from the thickness of the earth and will rot. With such a shallow planting, there is a danger that the bulb will freeze in winter. Therefore, it is safer to transplant the lily bulb in the fall to the required depth.

How do you determine the right time to plant your bulbs?

For planting in the fall in open ground, it is advisable to take only those bulbs that were grown this season on their own or purchased from local gardeners. Lily bulbs should be clean, plump and not germinated, and the roots should be alive, without rot, at least 5 cm long ...

The planting material purchased in the store is imported mainly from Holland. Since the climate there is somewhat different, the bulbs are dug up for sale in October-November, then dried, cooled and sent to Russia. They reach our counters in the spring, so it is better to plant them in the spring.

Sometimes it is quite possible to keep the bulbs bought too early. To do this, put them in a bag for storage, filled with moistened peat or sawdust, make holes for ventilation and store in a suitable place at a temperature of -2 to + 3 ° C - you can in the refrigerator.

Planting and caring for a lily in the fall

Many summer residents plant lilies in the fall. The advantage of this planting is that its timing can vary, since the bulbs are dormant and will not start growing. The optimal planting dates are the end of August, September and even October.

In the fall, you need to replant the dormant plants after flowering, which were dug out this year. You need to buy such bulbs in the markets, from local gardeners. It is these bulbs that will be adapted to our climate and will survive the winter favorably.

Which bulbs are not suitable for autumn planting?

It is important to understand that not every lily variety is adapted for autumn planting. If you want to enjoy some exotic variety of this flower, and buy bulbs in the store with the intention of planting them in the fall, then you will hardly be able to enjoy the color of this plant.

The thing is that the bulbs that are sold in supermarkets or specialized stores are brought from Holland. The climatic conditions of this country make it possible to plant flowers in October, since it is quite warm there. But here they need to be planted exclusively in the spring, otherwise the flowers will not survive the winter frosts.

When you have decided on the bulbs, you can begin preparations for the autumn planting - the soil and the planting site.

The plant loves sunny places, but in the midday heat it needs shade. The only wish for the soil is that it should be well-drained and deeply cultivated. It can be slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline earth. The substrate must be cleared of root weeds.

It is impossible to say unequivocally when to plant lilies. This is due to the fact that autumn has been quite warm lately, therefore, if you plant the bulbs earlier, then because of the favorable weather, they may begin to grow, and this is highly undesirable. The ideal time for boarding can be determined independently, depending on the region of residence. So, if the average daily temperature does not rise above 10-12 degrees, then you can safely plant flowers.

If the soil type does not meet the requirements, then the planting site must be prepared in a month. A little peat should be added to light soil, and sand to heavy soil. If the substrate meets all the requirements, then you can dig a hole in it about 15 cm deep (or 3 bulb heights). The distance of the bulbs from each other should be approximately 15 cm.

The secret to the successful rooting of the bulb is to add coarse sand to the hole to retain moisture, because the bulbs should not dry out for several weeks after planting. After you put the sand, you need to place the onion in the hole, sprinkle with sand again and press down well. It is not necessary to sprinkle earth on top.

Winter shelter of garden lilies

It is best to cover lilies with dry oak leaves, straw, spruce branches or peat (10-15 cm layer), any non-woven covering materials (Spunbond, Agrospan), and on top with a film. Oak leaves are an excellent winter shelter for flowers that do not tolerate dampness. Despite the fact that moisture is needed at the initial stages of a lily's life, then excessive dampness will only harm.

Shelter time is not earlier than torrential autumn rains, after the first frost, when the soil is slightly frozen. In the plantings of lilies sheltered for the winter, the soil does not freeze for a long time. The roots of lilies are able to grow almost all winter at very low positive temperatures. They remove the shelter in the spring, before the sprouts of the lilies appear above the ground.

For flower growers, the time when it is necessary to plant lily bulbs is autumn. It is related to the life cycle of the plant. Nevertheless, there are situations when lilies have to be planted in the spring. In this case, the lily bulbs are planted with sprouts. When planting these flowers in spring, you need to adhere to a number of simple rules that cause questions for inexperienced fans of these flowers. Plant lilies in spring- this is not planting potatoes. You should theoretically prepare for this event. In this article we will look at how the planting of corms with sprouts is carried out in the spring.

Preparing for landing

Ideally, the bulbs have a smooth shape, without scales, spots, rot, living elastic roots 4-5 cm long. Such bulbs do not need to be treated with drugs against pathogens. Otherwise, the bulbs should be soaked in a solution of the "Maxim" preparation and, when planting, water the soil with "Fitosporin" according to the instructions on the package.

If planting material is purchased early, for example, in February, the bulbs began to sprout, and it is still far from being planted in open ground, you should not hide them in the refrigerator, as they may die. They should be planted in a pot without holes in the bottom or in a container, preferably transparent, so that you can control the condition of the root system and regulate watering, since waterlogging and overdrying is dangerous for this flower.

Choosing a seat for landing

Daylilies are unpretentious to the landing site. It is enough that they had enough light and there was not too much stagnation of moisture. The soil should have a lot of sand, which is added to the hole during planting.

Preparing the soil for planting bulbs with sprouts includes the following activities:

• digging up the topsoil up to 40 cm deep;
• organization of drainage so that excess water does not stagnate;
• for nutrient-poor soil, the introduction of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and humus. These plants do not need a lot of humus, so be careful with it;
• for too acidic soil, reduce its acidity to 6.5 pH by adding chalk or wood ash;
• moistening the soil to keep it soft.

When to plant lily bulbs in spring

Lilies should be planted in spring when there is definitely a certainty that there will be no frost. The best time is the end of April and the beginning of May. Of course, if we are talking about a temperate climate, in Siberia, it is better to postpone the planting time until the end of May and the beginning of June. If summer is cold and short, then you should not expect good results from planting in the spring. Lilies may not bloom this year, but only next year, if they do not freeze out in winter.

The best time to plant sprouted bulbs is when the soil is warm, moist and loose.

Technology of planting lilies with bulbs with sprouts - video

To plant lilies with sprouts, you need to dig small holes 5 to 20 cm deep. It all depends on the variety. If the plant is supposed to be tall, then you need to plant it deeper. In floriculture, it is customary to plant the bulb of this flower to a depth exceeding its diameter by two or three times. Sand or fine gravel is poured into the hole to create good drainage. On top of this, soil or a special soil mixture is poured. Next, you need to water the hole well, when the water is absorbed, pour a little sand and put an onion in it, which can be rolled in wood ash, its roots should be carefully straightened. How to plant lilies with bulbs is shown in the video below.

Features of planting lilies with bulbs with sprouts in spring

Lilies with sprouts are not planted so deeply if they plan to dig the bulbs in the fall for the winter. Sprouts should not be buried in the ground, otherwise they will simply rot.

Spring lilies may not produce offspring... They need to be fertilized more often. Fertilizers are applied only in liquid form. The intervals between the application of fertilizers must be observed in 10-15 days. The sequence of feeding this plant after planting:

• calcium nitrate;
• potash and phosphorus fertilizers;
• kalimagnesia after the appearance of buds and a week before blooming;
• potassium monophosphate after flowering twice, observing the specified interval.

It should be remembered that any mineral fertilizer is good in moderation. Because if you overdo it, then the lilies will simply burn out from the chemistry. Without limitation, you can only fertilize with wood ash.

For these flowers, high-quality watering without waterlogging is very important, it is also impossible to overdry the soil, since the plants will be stunted and will definitely not delight the gardener with a lush color. In this plant, the root can reach a length of up to 1.5 m, so often surface watering does not provide the plant with the necessary amount of moisture. Drip irrigation system- an excellent solution for caring for lilies.

Many novice florists are concerned about the distance from each other to plant lily bulbs. It all depends on the variety... If it is assumed that the plant will be tall, then plant the bulbs, observing an interval of 30 cm.For low-growing varieties, this interval can be reduced to 10 cm.

Unfortunately, these beautiful flowers are susceptible to many diseases of gray mold, root mold, and rust. To prevent these diseases and protect against pests, it is necessary to observe optimal watering conditions and regularly inspect lilies.

Some summer residents may face a serious problem: lily bulbs planted in late August - early September sprout before winter. Why this is happening and what the summer resident should do in this situation - this will be the subject of this article.

The first thing to look at is how the bulbs came to you. Sellers in pursuit of profit can continue to sell goods that have not been sold since spring. Such residues are passed off as supposedly fresh bulbs, often they even have small sprouts - "palm trees". The latter circumstance should be especially alarming, because at this time the lily bulbs should be at rest.

What to do? Give up and regret the loss, which will fully manifest itself only next year, when the beautiful delicate lilies will not sprout on the site? The situation is not simple, but by no means catastrophic. Let's try to save those lilies that have sprung up in the fall.

Cut off the seedlings, leaving a 10 cm stump in place of each, and cover them well. In the ground used for filling them (hilling), literally add a pinch of ground black pepper (to brave rodents) and a sufficient amount of humus.

Be prepared for the fact that in the spring, most likely not all plantings will sprout. Some bulbs may “sleep through” the right moment and not rise. However, after another 1 year, they will rise as expected, and will certainly delight you with their abundant flowering.

Another option is to plant the bulbs in a container. It is worth noting that the lily transplant is generally well tolerated. It is convenient to use disposable paper bags from kefir (square section) as containers. Plants will feel good in it until transplanted into open ground. Do not forget to make a hole in its bottom to drain excess moisture from the soil. Place the plantings on the sunniest window in your apartment.

By about April, the lilies will begin to bloom, delighting everyone at home with their beauty. After the plants have faded (by May), the rudiments of the fruits must be cut off without touching the stem itself (it must remain). Then the lilies are transferred to a sunnier closed loggia. During the summer, containers can be located somewhere in the corner of the loggia, thus they will not take up much space.

In August, lilies can be transplanted into open ground in the country. When transplanting, the stem does not need to be cut; also try to preserve the root system of the plant as much as possible. Carefully cut the bottom of the bag with nail scissors, and then use them to cut one of the vertical edges of the planting bag. In this form, place the bag together with the lily into the previously dug hole (slightly larger than the size of the bag). After that, begin to gently add the soil, at the same time pulling the package surrounding the root ball out of the ground.

Why plant a lily in March

The situation when the snow lies outside the window, and your lily bulbs have already begun to grow, is common. You bought something in the fall and put it on the advice of the sellers in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator, but planting lilies postponed (forgotten or did not have time before the frost). Something in OBI and Ashan, because at this time I really want to quickly bring spring closer, and sales of planting material there begin according to Dutch standards.

Lily bulbs, in which the sprout is 2-3 centimeters long, must be planted in the ground. But if the sprout is already 5-7 cm, then this must be done immediately.

For this I take an ordinary 0.5 liter plastic beer glass, make a hole in the bottom with a diameter of at least 0.5 cm. Any commercially available soil can be used. Since store soils consist mainly of peat, then planting lilies in them will be optimal.

Add about 1-2 cm of soil to the bottom of the glass and place the onion strictly vertically. But if the sprout is strongly curved, then it is possible to put the onion on its side, as long as the sprout looks up or at least to the side. But not down!

The soil layer above the top of the bulb should be 8-10 cm. It is not necessary to pull out a 2-3 cm sprout into the light, it will remain underground and will crawl out on its own.

In the soil layer, nourishing roots will form on it. Water planting lilies and put in a cool place, it is in the coolness that the bulbs take root better.

Green shoots need light

When a green shoot appears, then it is necessary to supplement the lilies. If this is not done, then the stems will stretch, twist, turn pale. Hybrids especially need a lot of light. I place the shoot glasses right under the fluorescent lights.