How do you use a bulb planter to plant tulips?

Answer 1

Why would you need a special planter? I just put my little handheld spade into the soil, wiggle it back and forth a couple of times at about 2 inches depth. Pull it out, and put the bulb in, and pat the soil back into place. No big deal, and no big expense of any "special" tools.

Answer 2

Firstly... bulbs have different depths they need to be planted at. In general the smaller the bulb, the less deep it needs to be planted. Also, your USDA hardiness zone will figure in to how deep you need to plant.

In my zone (5), tulips, daffodils and hyacinths need to be planted about 8" deep. The 'bulb planter' is only 4.5" deep, so it's no really well suited for my area to plant those bulbs. Crocus however needs to be 4" deep around these parts, so the planter works just fine for them. I use my garden spade to plant my larger bulbs, it is oddly enough about 8" long (the blade) so I know I'm digging deep enough.

You'll need to do a little research for your area to find out the correct planting depth for your bulbs, and then the right tool. Take a look at a tool called a 'bulb auger' it is an attachment for an electric drill. Mark on it the appropriate depths, and just drill the holes. It also works for planting annuals.

Good luck-
I hope that this helps

Answer 3

I not sure about the bulb planter but be sure you keep the tulips bulbs cold for 6 weeks before planting them.

Answer 4

you just push the bulb planter into the ground then pull it back out .
it takes out the right amount of soil then drop in your bulb and cover with soil

Answer 5

Push, twist, and pull. Drop in bulb, cover with soil. NEXT.

By the way, it's called a dibble.

Answer 6

If you do not have clay soil, just push the digger in and when you pull it up the soil comes with it. Drop your bulb in and cover back up. Then on to next one.