How to plant narcissus in the second year
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Narcissus is usually planted in winter, and you can directly buy bulbs for cultivation, or buy potted seedlings after the spring warming. Of course, it's best to buy bulbs that have already sprouted, as they 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.
The flowers of narcissus have no fragrance, but the advantage is that the flowers are particularly large, with rich colors, and there are various single and double petal varieties, offering a wide range of choices. Over 50 different varieties can be purchased online.
One special feature that makes many people love narcissus is its good reblooming ability. Planting in winter this year can result in blooming in the spring. With proper care, it can rebloom the following year. However, the Chinese narcissus sold in the market usually gets discarded after blooming 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 to purchase from reputable sellers.
Narcissus bulbs are usually planted in winter. It's fine to plant them around the Spring Festival in the first year, as the bulbs we buy are usually 5-degree bulbs, which means they have already undergone vernalization. Planting them directly in potting soil at home and caring for them for a while can result in leaf growth and flowering, which is very convenient. As long as the weather is not hot, narcissus can bloom normally.
Narcissus definitely requires vernalization to bloom, and 5-degree bulbs have been placed in a 5-degree environment for a long time. Planting them directly at home can make them bloom. To make them bloom again in the second year, a low-temperature environment of 5-10 degrees is needed in winter, and it should be maintained for more than 30 days to facilitate flowering.
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 a common peat soil mixed with perlite in a 3:1 ratio; or use decomposed leaf soil mixed with coarse sand in a 3:1 ratio.
When planting narcissus bulbs, you can add some decomposed sheep manure 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.
After buying the narcissus bulbs, they should be planted promptly. Make sure the芽眼 (bud eyes) are facing up, water thoroughly after planting, and place them in a well-ventilated and sunny area. Gradually expose the young shoots to light, and provide more sunlight in the later stages, 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 sunlight from morning to night, it will be particularly beneficial.
4. Do not randomly cut leaves after flowering
If you want narcissus to bloom again in the second year, do not cut the leaves after flowering, as they are an important means for photosynthesis and nutrient absorption.
After flowering, just remove the flowers and leave the leaves to continue photosynthesis and absorb nutrients.
5. Watering techniques
When caring for narcissus in a sunny environment, water promptly when the topsoil is dry. Do not let the soil become too moist or waterlogged, nor let the potting soil become too dry.