How to Plant Bulbs in Pots

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Choose a pot with drainage holes.. Make sure the pot is big enough to insulate the bulbs.. Select a high-quality potting mix.

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Steps

1

Choose a pot with drainage holes.

Step 1

Choose a pot with drainage holes.

2

Make sure the pot is big enough to insulate the bulbs.

Step 2

Make sure the pot is big enough to insulate the bulbs.

3

Select a high-quality potting mix.

Step 3

Select a high-quality potting mix.

4

Pick a pot tall and wide enough to accommodate your bulb type.

Step 4

Pick a pot tall and wide enough to accommodate your bulb type.

5

Plant your bulbs about 6 weeks before spring.

Step 5

Plant your bulbs about 6 weeks before spring.

6

Fill your pot with potting mix.

Step 6

Fill your pot with potting mix.

7

Secure your bulbs in the soil.

Step 7

Secure your bulbs in the soil.

8

Layer different types of bulbs.

Step 8

Layer different types of bulbs.

9

Water the potted bulbs.

Step 9

Water the potted bulbs.

10

Keep bulbs planted in small containers in a cold, protected space.

Step 10

Keep bulbs planted in small containers in a cold, protected space.

11

Check the moisture of the soil regularly.

Step 11

Check the moisture of the soil regularly.

12

Move the pot outside after you see new growth.

Step 12

Move the pot outside after you see new growth.

13

Make sure the bulbs get some light.

Step 13

Make sure the bulbs get some light.

14

Check the water level daily after the bulbs bloom.

Step 14

Check the water level daily after the bulbs bloom.

15

Protect your plants from pests and disease.

Step 15

Protect your plants from pests and disease.

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