Kashmir's Fragrance in Bengal: Tulips Bloom in Nadia, Your Garden Can Too!

• Abhinav Basak successfully cultivated tulips at Phulia Chatkatala in Nadia, bringing the beauty of Kashmir to Bengal.
• Inspired by a trip to Delhi and a closed Kashmir tulip garden, Basak purchased 125 tulip bulbs in December.
• He prepared special soil using cocopeat, red sand, loamy soil, insecticide, bone meal, and vermicompost.
• Plants were initially kept in shade, then moved to full light after 18 days, with ideal temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius and 65% soil moisture.
• Tulip buds appeared after 30 days, and beautiful flowers bloomed around 35 days, sparking local interest.

Why It Matters: Abhinav Basak successfully grew tulips in Nadia, proving that with proper care, these flowers can thrive outside Kashmir.