Important! Many persons ask why do we dig out the bulbs since they can be left in the soil till the next year. Indeed, but digging them out is much more advantageous. Firstly, because we get an opportunity to propagate them - to separate the new bulbs. Secondly, the bulbs can be segregated. The old, weak and unhealthy bulbs can be get rid of, leaving only the best, elite specimens. Thirdly, the bulbs will not be left in soil unnecessarily, with the risk of fungus infections in case of a wet summer.

In lieu of introduction. The name tulip comes from the word dolbend, the name of material used for fastening turbans, which shapes remind of a tulip flower. The are over 100 spices of tulips in the world! And there are well over ten thousands varieties. Thus, on the basis of their various characteristics, they have been divided into 15 groups, of which I write more in the chapter on Division. I welcome the reader to visit other chapters in which I cover in great detail all the questions concerning cultivation of tulips.