Forcing hyacinths at home

If you want snowdrops for Christmas, tulips or crocuses - no problem. They can plant at home and enjoy early flowering. This method is called "forcing". So that the plant takes root, does not get sick and does not wither, and besides, pleases you with its flowers, you need to know the basics of replanting, care and the environmental conditions it needs. In this material we will discuss about hyacinths - bright, beautiful and not so demanding.

With the onset of October, you can start digging up the bulbs. Choose larger planting material, with a diameter of 5 centimeters. It should also not be infected with infection, rot, or parasites. Next, we plant these selected bulbs in decorative pots, and them in the ground. Having dug well, you can keep them this way until the first frost. In November, we dig up our pots and bring them into a cool room (with an air temperature of up to +8 degrees).

Half a month before the desired flowering date you can increase the temperature to +13. At this time the plant actively watered with non-cold water and covered with light-proof paper. This will somewhat slow down the growth of leaves, but will speed up the release of the flower arrow. When covered with a paper cap, we again increase the temperature by 2-3 degrees. And in a couple of days – up to +25. At this time, water carefully, only the soil, so that the plant does not begin to rot.

As soon as the hyacinth bloomed - We put it on the windowsill, where it’s cooler. There he will delight us longer with his bright, rich colors.

As you can see, forcing hyacinths at home – it’s not too troublesome. And this flower will bring a lot of pleasant impressions. When it’s a gloomy winter day outside, the scattering of its colorful stars warms the soul.