Lilies - growing secrets for beginners

Today there are a large number of varieties and varieties of lilies. These are bulbous plants known for their unpretentiousness and amazing beauty during flowering. But in order for lilies to decorate the garden, you need to follow simple but important growing rules.

How to grow outdoors

First you need to choose the bulbs. These should only be healthy specimens without damage. You need to plant them in the warm season, but if it is winter outside, you can plant them in a pot for rooting.

To make the lily bloom pleasing to the eye, you need to choose a growing site and prepare it for planting. The flower is very fond of sunlight, so you need to plant it in open areas. Some varieties will even be capricious when grown under rare trees, since partial shade does not suit them.
The soil can be neutral or slightly acidic. Certain varieties thrive on calcareous soils. It is important that the water does not stagnate, therefore it is recommended to add sand.
Before planting, you need to carefully examine the bulbs. If they are a little wilted and dry, it is enough to put them in a container with wet sand. A few days after such a procedure, they can be safely planted in the ground. Places of rot must be removed and the cut must be treated with fungicides. Normally, the bulb should be firm, smooth.
When planting a bulb, you need to bury it to a depth equal to its length, multiplied by three. This will exclude freezing in winter and overheating in summer. It is better to increase the distance between flowers. Otherwise, the risk of fungus increases.

Features of planting in a pot

If desired, lilies can be successfully grown in a pot on the balcony. A layer of coarse sand must be placed in the planting container in order to prevent stagnation of water. Further, fertile soil is laid. It can be prepared soil or its own composition. You can plant 3-4 bulbs in one pot. The size of the container should be approximately equal to the diameter of the flower of an adult plant.

Watering should be done in moderation, but do not dry out. You need to put the pot on the sunny side.

Is it possible to grow a lily from seeds

If there are no bulbs of the desired variety, but there are seeds, you can try to grow a flower from them. For this, a container with soil for lilies is taken, seeds are laid out on it and covered with glass or film on top. Sprinkle the seeds with soil to a height of no more than a centimeter.

Depending on the variety chosen, lilies germinate within a month. If the plantings are too thick, they can be transplanted. You need to keep the container warm and always keep the soil moisture. The very next year, it will form a strong bulb that can be planted in open ground.
All lilies respond well to fertilizers. But you need to choose them carefully. For beginners, it is better to take ready-made compositions.