How to plant daffodils? Planting time and method

Daffodil planting time

The planting season for daffodils is generally in autumn, specifically from September to October. The temperature is more suitable at this time, and the bulbs can develop better after planting. However, if it is in a warm climate, it can also be planted between November and December. When planting, the bulbs should be buried about 15-22 centimeters in the soil, not too shallow or too deep, otherwise it will be difficult to germinate.

How to plant daffodils

1. Time: The best time to plant daffodils is from September to October in autumn. The climate in this season is suitable and it is in the growth period. The survival rate is relatively high at this time, which can ensure the growth momentum in the later period.

2. Bulbs: Select bulbs with buds, fullness and good quality, peel off the skin, and then soak them in the prepared disinfectant solution to start sterilization and disinfection, and then dry them.

3. Planting: Prepare loose soil with good drainage, plant the daffodil bulbs in the soil. The soil needs to be watered thoroughly and then compacted. You can then keep the daffodils in a ventilated and cool place and do a good job of maintenance and management in the later stage.

How to plant the daffodils you just bought

1. Check the plants: After buying new daffodils, check their growth conditions and trim any yellow leaves in time. If there are any rotten parts in the root ball, they need to be cut off.

2. Process the bulbs: rinse off the soil on the daffodil stems with water, remove useless dead roots and scales, then use a sterilized blade to cut a hole in the stem to promote the germination of the plant. The wound should be carefully maintained to prevent rot.

3. Whether to change the soil: Don’t rush to change the pot or the soil when you just buy it home. Wait until it adapts to the new environment, and then change it to loose, fertile, and organic-rich soil.

4. Maintenance environment: Do not expose daffodils to the sun when you just buy them. Try to place them in a place with soft and diffuse light. After they have grown stably, you can expose them to light.

How to grow daffodils quickly

1. Light: Daffodils like light and need to be provided with sufficient light. For indoor cultivation, they can be placed on a balcony with sufficient light, which can promote growth. Shade should be provided in summer.

2. Water: Daffodils require different amounts of water at different growth stages. Sufficient water is needed during the growth period, and appropriate amounts of water are needed after flowering. Watering should also be reduced in the later stages of maturity.

3. Temperature: Daffodils like warmth and can get more sun to increase their own temperature. When the temperature is very low, you need to take measures to keep warm. You can put plastic bags around the plant to make a small greenhouse so that it can grow well.

4. Pruning: Daffodils grow vigorously, so it is necessary to prune the overlong, withered, diseased and old branches in time to reduce nutrient consumption. The pruning tools should be disinfected in advance.

Precautions for potted cultivation of daffodils

Daffodils are sensitive to water, so they need to be watered moderately. Remember not to water too much, as this will cause root rot and affect their growth. During the growth of daffodils, diseases such as mosaic disease may occur. Once discovered, spray pesticides in time to prevent them.