How To Grow Tulips At Home

Potted tulips require 4-5 days of darkness after chilling, then gradual introduction to brighter, warmer conditions, and finally, partial shade to prolong blooming 

Tulip bulbs require 12-16 weeks of chilling at 40-45°F, followed by 4-5 days of cool darkness, and then warmer (65°F) sunnier conditions to bloom indoors

Water tulip bulbs thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, until after blooming

Tulip bulbs forced indoors typically don't require feeding, but if reusing outdoors, apply bulb fertilizer to restore energy after blooming. 

To reuse forced tulip bulbs, allow foliage to die back naturally in full sun, then store in a warm, dry location until fall replanting.

Forced tulip bulbs can be reused by letting foliage die back in full sun, then storing bulbs in a warm, dry spot until fall replanting. 

For growing indoor tulips, use a 6-8" deep pot with good drainage, fill with potting soil or compost, plant bulbs 2 apart with pointed side up, and water thoroughly.