How to plant narcissus
This article introduces how to plant narcissus and related content about the planting time and methods of green plants. The following is a detailed introduction for you.
Narcissus is usually planted in winter. You can buy bulbs to cultivate, or buy potted seedlings after the weather warms up. It is best to buy bulbs that have already germinated, 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.
Narcissus flowers 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 to choose from. You can buy more than 50 different varieties online.
One special feature that makes many people love narcissus is its good reblooming ability. If planted in winter this year, it can bloom in spring. With proper care, it can rebloom the following year. However, the Chinese narcissus bought in the market usually gets discarded after blooming once, as it has poor reblooming ability.
2. Planting bulbs in the first year
When buying narcissus, choose bulbs that are plump and large, and it's best to buy from reputable merchants.
Narcissus bulbs are usually planted in winter. It's fine to plant them around the Spring Festival in the first year because the bulbs we buy are usually 5-degree bulbs, which means they have undergone vernalization. Plant them directly in potting soil and after some time, they will grow leaves and bloom, which is very convenient. As long as the weather hasn't gotten hot, narcissus can bloom normally.
Narcissus definitely needs vernalization to bloom. A 5-degree bulb has been placed in a 5-degree environment for a long time, so planting it at home will make it bloom. To make it bloom again in the second year, it needs 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 mixture
Planting narcissus is possible before the weather gets hot. The soil for planting narcissus must be loose and breathable. You can mix peat soil with perlite in a 3:1 ratio; or use leaf mold soil mixed with coarse sand in a 3:1 ratio.
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 higher content of phosphorus and potassium, such as Ogreen A2.
After buying narcissus bulbs, they should be planted promptly. Make sure the芽眼 (eye of the bulb) is facing up. After planting, water thoroughly and place them in a well-ventilated and sunny area. Gradually expose them to light after the sprouts emerge, and provide more sunlight in the later stage, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to ensure better blooming.
If you can grow narcissus outdoors, especially in an environment with sunlight from morning to evening, it will be very beneficial for the narcissus.
4. Don't cut the leaves randomly after flowering
If you want the narcissus to bloom again in the second year, do not cut the 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 skills
In a sunny environment, water the narcissus when the topsoil is dry. Do not let the soil be too moist or waterlogged, and do not let the potting soil become too dry.