November is the traditional month to get your tulip bulbs planted. The reason we leave it a little later than other spring bulbs is to reduce the possibility of a fungal disease called tulip fire.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of a hi-tech flower nursery and the development of Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemum Theme Garden) here in Srinagar.
Drill holes in the base for good drainage since tulip bulbs rot easily in soggy soil. Half fill the pot with regular potting mix and arrange the bulbs with the pointy side facing up.
New Delhi, Lutyens' Delhi is set to receive a floral makeover as the NDMC plans to plant over 3.25 lakh tulip bulbs as part of a broader effort to enhance the city's beauty, officials said.