We breed handsome daffodils - when to plant bulbs in the fall and why now

Do daffodils have any particular planting features when to plant bulbs - in autumn or spring? I bought a large-crown variety, now I'm thinking what to do with them. Can I plant it now, or is it better to wait until spring? It's still warm here, even the first frost was not. And also tell me: if I do plant it, is it necessary to cover the bulbs, they won't freeze?

daffodils when to plant bulbs in autumn Every gardener should know that daffodils bloom early and amicably in spring, when to plant bulbs in autumn. If you have noticed more than once that the flowers planted in spring in the current season only "drive" foliage, then there are most often two reasons. Firstly, it is a deep landing, and, secondly, its timing. How to plant bulbs is a separate topic and we will discuss it a little later. Today we will focus on the timing of planting. And first of all - about the autumn planting of bulbs as the most optimal option for growing this crop.

Benefits of autumn planting and transplanting daffodils

daffodil bulb with roots

In the first half of the growing season, the bulbs actively expand the aerial part. They form rosettes of elongated lanceolate leaves, and the pride of the plant is long peduncles with charming buds. At the end of flowering, the entire above-ground part dies off and underground activity begins. The bulbs, having received an impressive supply of nutrients from wilted foliage, move on to growing roots. The more roots and the more developed the root system, the better the bulbs will overwinter. Therefore, it is autumn that is the most suitable time for planting, as well as transplanting daffodils.

Another important advantage of the autumn planting concerns the flowering of plants. Having grown dense roots and hardened in the garden in winter, such bushes will definitely bloom in spring. But if at this time of year you just plant the bulbs, they are still weak and there are few nutrients for the formation of peduncles.

Daffodils - when to plant bulbs in autumn

timing of autumn planting of daffodils Planting dates depend on the climate of the growing region, but there is one rule. The bulbs should have at least 2-3 weeks in reserve before frost so that they have time to grow roots. Planting is carried out in soil, the temperature of which is about 10 ° C heat.

Similar conditions occur:

in the southern regions - in mid-September (sometimes at the end of the month);
on the territory of the Moscow region and in the middle lane - from mid-August to mid-September;
in Siberia and the Urals - from early to mid-August.

As for the shelter, in most cases the bulbs hibernate well without it. But in regions with difficult weather conditions, daffodils are recommended well mulch... And if the planting dates were missed and frosts hit early, then the top should still be covered with lutrasil or at least spruce branches. This also applies to varieties with low winter hardiness.

Autumn planting of daffodils step by step