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How do I plant ranunculus?
To grow ranunculus in your garden, we recommend planting the bulbs in autumn, preferably between September and November, when the soil is still warm. Choose a sunny or semi-sunny spot with well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Ranunculus prefer light, cool soil, so avoid heavy, clayey soils.
Dig holes 5 to 8 cm deep and space the bulbs about 10 cm apart. Place the ranunculus in the hole with the pointed side up and cover with soil. Water lightly after planting to encourage rooting.
If you want to transplant ranunculus into pots, use a light, well-drained potting soil. Plant the bulbs at the same depth as mentioned above and water regularly without letting the water stagnate in the saucer of the pot. Ranunculus can be susceptible to slugs, so keep an eye on them and keep them away from your plants.
When does the buttercup flower?
Buttercup
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- Exposure
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- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Greenhouse Growing
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage