Here's how to do it right

The size of the tuber depends on the size of the plant

In their shape, crocus onions are reminiscent of the kitchen onion. Exactly like this one runs the upper end, from which later leaves and blossoms drift to a point.

The size of the bulb indicates how big the future plant will be. The bigger the tuber, the bigger the flowers are.

Unpack and plant crocus bulbs immediately after purchase

Crocus bulbs do not tolerate long storage well. If you buy crocuses for the garden, you should unpack them immediately and place them in the ground within the next three days. Keep the poisonous tubers inaccessible to pets, especially rabbits.

If you want to care for crocuses around the house, immediately place the tubers in a suitable planter filled with soil. Place it in a dark and cool place.

Crocus bulbs from specialist retailers are pretreated and do not necessarily need a cold phase. Nevertheless, you should place the planter in a cool place and only bring it into the room after it has sprouted.

The best time to plant crocus bulbs

sortsthat bloom in spring come into the earth in autumn. The flowers develop in the following spring.

Autumn crocuses are planted in August. They grow very quickly and bloom as early as September. the Heyday extends until October and in good weather even until November.

How to properly plant the tubers

• Dig the planting hole
• Add some ripe compost if necessary
• Place the onion with the root side down
• Fill the planting area with soil
• Start easily

The depth of the planting hole depends on the size of the onion. It should be a maximum of twice as deep as the length of the tuber.

plants Do not insert the tubers too deep or too high. If the ground cover is too thick, it will take too long for the earth to warm up and for the onion to begin to grow. If the onion sits too high, it will tip over crocus later around easily.

Crocus bulbs do not have to be overwintered in the house

Crocuses are completely hardy. They can also survive very low temperatures without freezing to death. Without a longer cold phase, the tubers would hardly or not at all sprout anyway.

Tips & Tricks

When planting crocus bulbs, a flower bulb planter is very helpful. With the lever pulled up, the soil is dug up and when you let go of the lever, it is poured back into the planting hole. The markings on the edge with which you can cut out the planting holes to the desired depth are practical.