Daffodils are usually bright yellow or white and are easy to grow.A garden full of daffodils is a sure sign of spring with a few simple tricks.
Step 1: The site should have full sun.
Daffodils grow best in full sunlight, however, partial or light shade is also acceptable.Daffodils will not bloom for the first year or two after planting.
Step 2: It's a good idea to check that your garden has fertile soil.
Daffodils can grow in many different types of soil, but the ideal soil for daffodil growing is well drained and moderately fertile.If you are looking for a particular daffodil breed, consult your nursery for more information.
Step 3: Daffodils can be planted in the fall.
Daffodils should be planted in October.You can plant as early as September or as late as November.If you live in a cold climate, you should start planting in 2 to 4 weeks.
Step 4: When you are ready to plant, buy the bulbs.
Purchase your bulbs from a reliable source and plant them within a week.The bigger the bulb, the better.They might not have a flower in the bargain bulbs.Don't buy or plant a soft daffodil bulb, as that means there is rot or another disease inside the bulb.Two stems will be produced by bulbs with two tips.In their first year, small bulbs may not flower.
Step 5: There are holes or trenches for the bulbs.
Most gardeners plant trenches of between 3 and 8 bulbs at a time.Straight and long trenches create an orderly garden, while more circular clumps produce a more natural look.
Step 6: The bulbs should be given the right conditions to grow.
Make sure you properly space your bulbs by scattering a small amount of bulb fertilization in each hole or trench.Daffodils should be planted 3 to 6 inches apart.Only one type of daffodil can be planted per hole or trench.
Step 7: The bulbs should be planted.
Plants should be planted three or four times their depth.For larger breeds like Carlton and King Alfred, aim for 6 inches (15 cm) deep.The pointed end should be facing up.In places with severe winters, cover the bulbs with 3 inches of soil.If you can't tell which end is up, plant the bulb on the other side.
Step 8: Immediately after planting, cover the bulbs and water them.
The area should be moist until about three weeks after the bloom time.When the flowers are in bloom, stop watering.
Step 9: The area needs to be left alone.
Daffodil buds and flowers will not show up until the spring even though daffodils form roots in the autumn.Leave the area alone so the daffodils can grow well, and trust that your daffodils are hard at work.
Step 10: If necessary, fertilize the bulbs.
If your bulbs don't perform well in the spring, give them a high-potashfertilizer.If this is a continual problem, ask your nursery or replant if you don't see great results in your first year.
Step 11: Don't cut too many flowers.
Daffodils can be brought inside or sold to others, but bear in mind that cutting too many may jeopardize the bulb growth for future years.Daffodils should not be placed in the same vase as other flowers.Daffodils cause other flowers to die.
Step 12: The plants need to die before they can be trimmed.
Remove foliage when it is yellowed or dried up.The subsequent year's growth could be jeopardized by removing foliage early.Pruning should not start until late May or June.
Step 13: Plants are vulnerable to pests and disease.
The most common pests to affect the daffodil are small and large narcissus flies.If you see pests or bulbs that are soft to the touch, place the bulbs in boiling water for up to three hours.There are yellow spots on the leaves.Do a hot water treatment after destroying all the plants.If you want to treat viral diseases, such as the yellow stripe virus, you can use a hot water treatment or an insecticidal spray.