When to plant narcissus
Today's editor introduces when to plant narcissus and the sowing method and timing of green plants and flowers. The following is a detailed introduction for you:
Narcissus is generally planted in winter, and you can directly buy bulbs to cultivate, or buy potted seedlings after the spring warming. Of course, it is best to buy bulbs that have already germinated, which are cheaper and have a higher success rate of planting.
1. Several benefits of growing narcissus
There is a significant difference between narcissus and Chinese narcissus. Narcissus has one flower per stem, while Chinese narcissus has multiple flowers per stem.
Narcissus flowers have no fragrance, but their advantage is that they have particularly large flowers with rich colors, and there are various single and double petal varieties to choose from, with over 50 different varieties available online.
One special feature that makes many people fall in love with narcissus is its good reblooming ability. Planting in winter this year can result in flowering in spring, and with proper care, it can bloom again the following year. However, the Chinese narcissus we buy in the market is usually thrown away after flowering once, as it has very poor reblooming ability.
2. Planting bulbs in the first year
When buying narcissus, it is best to choose bulbs that are plump and large, and preferably buy from reputable merchants.
Narcissus bulbs are generally planted in winter. Planting bulbs in the first year, around the Spring Festival is fine, because the narcissus bulbs we buy are usually 5-degree bulbs, which have already undergone vernalization. Planting them directly in the potting soil at home and caring for them for a while will allow them to grow leaves and bloom, which is very convenient. As long as the weather has not become hot, narcissus can bloom normally.
Narcissus definitely needs vernalization to bloom, and 5-degree bulbs have been placed in a 5-degree environment for a long time. Planting them at home directly allows them to bloom. To make it bloom again in the second year, there should be a low temperature of 5-10 degrees in winter, and it needs to be maintained for more than 30 days to help it develop flowers.
3. Potting soil and fertilizer combination
Planting narcissus is possible before the weather gets hot. The soil for growing narcissus must be loose and well-draining. You can use a common peat soil mixed with perlite in a 3:1 ratio; you can also use decomposed leaf soil mixed with coarse sand in a 3:1 ratio.
When to plant narcissus
When planting narcissus bulbs, you can add some decomposed sheep manure fertilizer to the pot or sprinkle some slow-release fertilizer on the soil surface. Slow-release fertilizer can also be mixed into the soil. You can use some slow-release fertilizer with a high content of phosphorus and potassium, such as Ogreen A2.
Plant the narcissus bulbs immediately after buying them home, making sure the芽 eye is facing up. After planting, water thoroughly and keep them in a well-ventilated and sunny area. Gradually expose them to light as the small buds grow, and later, provide more sunlight, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to ensure better blooming.
If narcissus can be grown outdoors, especially in an environment with sun exposure from morning to night, it is definitely beneficial for the plant.
4. Do not randomly cut leaves after flowering
If you want narcissus to bloom again in the second year, do not cut its leaves after flowering, as the leaves are an important means of photosynthesis and nutrient absorption.
After flowering, just remove the flowers and keep the leaves to continue photosynthesis and absorb nutrients.
5. Watering skills
When growing narcissus in a sunny environment, water promptly when the topsoil is dry. Do not let the soil become too moist or waterlogged, and do not let the potting soil become too dry.