How to plant daffodil bulbs, when to plant daffodils

1. Bulb planting method

1. Select bulbs: If you want to grow daffodils well in the later stage, the selection of bulbs is critical. You should choose bulbs that are large and full, dark brown in color, free of pests and diseases and undamaged, and that appear to have more flower buds. This will ensure that they will bloom later. Don't choose those that are shriveled and underdeveloped, otherwise it will affect their later growth.

2. Process the bulbs: After selecting the bulbs, you need to process them, peel off the brown outer skin, cut off the dead old roots, and expose the white part inside.

3. Planting: There are three methods for bulb planting, namely hydroponic planting, soil planting and sand planting. The hydroponic planting method is very common and easy to operate. Prepare a container that is not too deep, add clean water, and then put the bulbs in. The water level should reach one-third of the bulb. Change the water once a day at the beginning. For soil cultivation, prepare loose, breathable, nutritious humus soil, and then plant the bulbs in it to a depth of about 3 cm. For sand culture planting, prepare fine sand, put it in a container, then bury the bulbs about 1 cm, and water them thoroughly every morning and evening.

2. Planting time

Daffodils prefer a cool climate and can be planted around September to November each year.