Narcissus (daffodil): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
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How do you plant daffodils?
Plant daffodil bulbs in autumn, in well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Avoid waterlogged ground and deep shade. Choose firm, healthy bulbs. Plant at a depth generally equal to three times their height, with the pointed end upwards, following the supplier's instructions. Spacing depends on variety and bulb size, often around 10 to 15 cm.
Backfill and water if the soil is dry. In pots, use a container with drainage holes and free-draining compost. To move an overcrowded clump, wait until the leaves yellow after flowering, lift the bulbs carefully, separate them and replant. The bulbs are poisonous: do not mistake them for edible onions.
When do daffodils flower?
How to care for this plant
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Remove faded flowers
After flowering, remove faded flowers with their seed capsules unless you want seeds. Keep all green leaves to rebuild the bulb’s reserves. Do not tie them up; let them yellow naturally. Leave seed capsules where you want plants to self-seed.
