Planting crocuses in the fall in the ground. Terms of planting crocuses

The early flower, which pleases the eye with the first ray of the spring sun, bears the proud name of crocus. This flower is widely known as saffron. Planting crocuses in autumn. In the ground, you first need to make the right amount of fertilizer, because this flower prefers loose, fertile soil.

Crocuses: a brief description of the plant

This plant belongs to the family Iris. About 80 of its species and more than 300 varieties are known. Crocuses are divided into two huge groups:

• Those that blossom in the spring;
• Those that blossom in the summer.

The period of flowering is very short - no more than 10 days.

The main features of the above flower:

• Resistance to unforeseen atmospheric phenomena;
• Propensity to rapid reproduction;
• Unpretentiousness in care.

In one place these flowers can grow and 5 years.

Crocuses: planting in autumn. Terms of planting

The planting of these plants depends on their species. The timing of planting crocuses is as follows:

• Late spring or early summer (fall autumnal);
• October-November (spring-lighted).

Only it is necessary to remember the main rule: this process is carried out only when the plants are in a period of absolute rest. Crocuses are planted for winter in the ground. Buy crocus bulbs gardeners recommend in August or September. At this time the plant is at rest. If the autumn weather pleases with warmth, then the timing of planting crocus may move slightly until the middle of November.

The above-mentioned plants, blooming in autumn, are bought in June or early August.

Planting crocus in autumn in the soil is characterized by the following features:

• Leaves of the plant wither and turn yellow;
• They die with time;
• Bulb remains weak, but alive.

In the first spring after the above planting, crocuses generally may not bloom.

Locations and soil for flowers

This plant needs well-prepared soil. It is fertilized with compost and manure, in addition, it is well loosened. It is not good for the flower to have excessive moisture and stagnant water. Therefore, if the crocus is planted in autumn, a little sand should be added to the ground, especially clayey soil.

The best soil for this plant is, of course, a sandy loam. The site should be well drained, because stagnant water leads to decay of the plant.

Ideally for 10-15 days it is recommended to dig a site when the time for planting crocuses is suitable. In the autumn, when planting bulbs, no fertilizer should be carried away.

That the flowers were not small, it is important for them to choose a place that is well illuminated. It is important that the plants do not obscure the trees. Although this plant grows well in the penumbra.

Soil fertilization also needs to be approached seriously. It is important to remember: for crocuses, nitrogen is a big danger. Therefore, the best option for him are fertilizers, rich in phosphorus and potassium. After all, the first microelement is necessary for the formation of buds of crocus and the extension of the flowering period. The second microelement is important to the bulbs of the plant.

Crocus planting in autumn in the ground

Plant or replant these plants necessarily without flowers. If you still plant blossoming specimens, then they will gain strength only about two years later.

Planting crocuses for the winter is carried out by the following method: the bulb is lowered to a depth of 10 cm. The distance between these plants must be observed and be at least 4 cm.

The thickness of the soil layer above the planting material is not less than twice the diameter of the bulb. This is when the land is loose. But in the case of heavy soil, this figure is only a single diameter of the planting material.

The above recommendations on the depth of planting these bulbs strictly to comply there is no need. Since crocuses have the ability to regulate it independently: by the method of formation of stretching roots.

Planting crocuses at home has another important recommendation. If these plants are not sufficiently frost-resistant, they must be defused.

To prolong the flowering time of this plant, gardeners go on a little trick: plant crocus bulbs in separate holes at different depths. This will allow you to enjoy the beauty of crocus flowers for at least a week longer.

After planting, the land where the plants are planted is slightly watered and lightly covered with coniferous fallace. This will save more moisture, and protect plants from severe frost in the case of a snowless winter.

Reproduction of crocuses by seeds

These plants multiply by their "babies" - these are the daughter tubers. They are formed from the kidneys that sit in the scales of the scales. When the old cormorant withers, new children begin to grow independently, forming a kind of "nest". A group of related bulbs is obtained. The above method is the most effective method for the propagation of such plants as crocus flowers. Planting and care in this case are done very carefully, so as not to damage the bulbous material.

Kormelnukovitsa grows every year and grows larger. As a result, many so-called children are formed. When they become cramped, and they begin to interfere with each other, they must be seated.

If conditions permit, it is important to plant one bulb of a particular species in groups. This planting material blooms about 4 years after planting.

The second way of reproduction of crocuses is carried out by seeds. But this method is suitable only for spring-spring plants. Crocuses, which bloom in autumn, bear fruit irregularly, since early severe frosts prevent them from tying seeds.

Plant this planting material in small pots or boxes. This will allow small shoots not to get lost among large ones, and they will be better protected from weeds. The pot should be covered with a black film and make sure that they do not dry out. If the leaves of the seedlings wither away completely, they can be sprinkled a little "Roundup". But caution is important here so as not to make the soil too wet, as this can provoke rotting of the shoots. Seedlings bloom for about 5 years.

Care for Crocuses

Particularly complex observation of themselves is not required by plants such as flowers of crocus. Planting and caring has only a few rules:

• Once for several years they must necessarily be weeded out, since in favorable conditions each corms shoots up to 10 children annually and becomes larger;
• The process of excavation in spring-spring plants is carried out in the summer after yellowing of their leaves;
• Dried and stored bulbs in the shade.

In addition, it should be noted that there are many diseases and pests in plants such as crocuses. Planting and care in autumn is carried out taking into account the following recommendations:

• Before planting bulbs in the open ground, it is desirable to hold the plant in a solution of potassium permanganate. This will prevent the development of fungal diseases in the planting material.
• Keep the crocus bulbs in the house, that is, away from rodents. These are the main enemies of the plant.

Also, to get good nest of corms, gardeners recommend that they be planted every year. This will allow the children to get more space for growth.

Dredging crocuses

It is the outgrowth that helps to achieve early flowering in crocuses. For this purpose, only the healthiest bulbs fit. Somewhere in September, gardeners recommend dropping them in pots. The earth in the container should be slightly damp. Pots should be covered with a film, beforehand in it to make several apertures for ventilation.

This container with planting material is placed in a basement or in any dark and cool place. In early January, the first shoots appear. After that, the pot is removed to a room with an air temperature of up to 15 degrees Celsius, where it is obscured by paper bags. It is also important not to forget to water the plant.

A week after this, gardeners are advised to remove the film from the pot. To bring them into a warm room is necessary when the first buds are already appearing. Flowering crocuses depends on the temperature in the room: the lower it is, the longer they bloom.

Drove crocuses in autumn can be safely planted in the open ground.

Best partners for crocuses

Effective flowering and growth of these flowers are noted by gardeners near the following plants:

• Mahonia;
• Boxwood;
• Yew;
• Thuya;
• Galanthus;
• Helleborus;
• Primula;
• Erythroniums;
• Erantis.

Application of Crocuses

These plants are widely used for such purposes:

• To create a beautiful landscape design site;
• As gift flowers in pots for holidays (Valentine's Day, March 8);
• As a seasoning in cooking;
• As a food color.

Also this plant is widely used in alternative medicine. On the basis of crocus, special eye drops and fortified tinctures are made, since saffron has antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties.

Planting crocuses in autumn in the ground provides an opportunity to enjoy the flowering of this plant in early spring. But that these flowers did not disappoint you and grew really beautiful and spectacular, it is important to follow some simple recommendations for their planting.