Once the autumn crocus has settled in the bed, it multiplies tirelessly with countless daughter bulbs and forms dense carpets of flowers. Since the pretty flower poses a toxic danger to humans and animals, this widespread distribution is not always in the interests of the gardener. Read here how to effectively combat autumn crocuses.
Autumn crocuses are not only extremely poisonous but also stubborn
Mechanical control with a long-term effect - this is how it works
The better the control method is tailored to the special growth behavior of autumn crocuses, the better the chances of success. The best date is in May, when the old onion has completely worn out. If the leaves are now weeded out, the spent tuber can no longer regenerate. Likewise, the daughter onions are not capable of surviving, since they are dependent on the foliage as a nutrient supplier.
At the next flowering time, only a few autumn crocuses appear, whose leaves are then consistently weeded in May. In contrast, control methods such as digging or the use of herbicides usually come to nothing. It is important to note that you always wear gloves and dispose of the extracted plant parts in the household waste.