When is the best time to plant narcissus
Here is an introduction for netizens on the best time to plant narcissus and some green plant cultivation tips about narcissus cultivation techniques. These are some very useful knowledge points, so it is recommended to save them for future reference!
Narcissus is usually planted in winter. You can buy bulbs to cultivate, or you can buy potted seedlings to plant after the spring warms up. Of course, it is best to buy bulbs that have already sprouted, as they are cheap 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 do not have much fragrance, but their advantage is that the flowers are particularly large, with rich colors, and there are various types of single and double petals, offering a wide variety of choices. You can buy more than 50 different varieties 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 blooming in spring. With proper care, it can bloom again the following year. However, the Chinese narcissus bought from the market usually gets discarded after blooming once, as it has a very poor reblooming ability.
2. Planting bulbs in the first year
When buying narcissus, choose bulbs that are plump and large, and preferably purchase from reputable merchants.
Narcissus bulbs are usually planted in winter. For the first year of planting bulbs, it is fine to plant around the Spring Festival, as the bulbs we buy are generally 5-degree bulbs, which have already undergone vernalization. Plant them directly in the potting soil at home, and after some time of care, they will grow leaves and bloom, which is very convenient. As long as the weather is not hot yet, narcissus can bloom normally.
Narcissus definitely requires vernalization to bloom. The 5-degree bulbs have been placed in a 5-degree environment for a long time, and they can bloom after being planted at home. If you want it to bloom again the second year, there should be a low-temperature environment of 5-10 degrees Celsius in winter, and it should be maintained for more than 30 days to help it produce flowers.
3. Potting soil and fertilizer combination
Planting narcissus is possible before the weather gets hot. The soil for planting narcissus must be loose and breathable. You can use 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 is the best time 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 fertilizers with a high content of phosphorus and potassium, such as Ogreen A2.
Plant the narcissus bulbs promptly after buying them and make sure the bud eyes are facing up. After planting, water thoroughly and keep them in a well-ventilated and sunny place. Gradually expose them to light when the young buds emerge, and later on, provide more sunlight, ensuring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, which can help them bloom better.
If you can grow narcissus outdoors, especially in an environment with sunlight from morning to evening, it is definitely beneficial for the narcissus.
4. Do not cut the leaves randomly after flowering
If you want the narcissus to bloom again the second year, do not cut its leaves after flowering, as they are an important means of photosynthesis and nutrient absorption.
After flowering, just remove the flowers, and leave the leaves to continue photosynthesis and absorb nutrients.
5. Watering techniques
In a sunny environment, water the narcissus when the surface soil is dry. Do not let the soil become too moist or overly dry, and avoid excessive drought in the potting soil.