- Why should you fertilize daffodils?
- Daffodils in the bed do not need fertilizer
- When should you fertilize?
- Which fertilizer is suitable?
- What should be considered when fertilizing?
- tips and tricks
Once planted, they reappear every year. Daffodils don't need much maintenance. But over time they need all the nutrients in the soil and it's no mistake to think about fertilizer then…
Why should you fertilize daffodils?
Once your daffodils are sparsely blooming and appearing stunted, it's the right time to start feeding them. A fertilizer application is useful, among other things:
- for the nutrient supply of the onions
- to stimulate growth
- for a long lasting bloom
- for a large number of flowers
- to strengthen plant defenses against diseases and pests
Daffodils in the bed do not need fertilizer
Daffodils that grow in beds or outdoors do not necessarily need fertilizer. On the other hand, potted daffodils should be fertilized regularly. If you still want to fertilize your daffodils in the garden, be careful not to do too much of a good thing!
When should you fertilize?
When the first green can be seen, the first fertilizer can be applied. This is usually the case between early and mid-March. Fertilize once a month until summer. Basically, it is advisable to only fertilize before (about a month before) and after flowering.
Which fertilizer is suitable?
The fertilizer should be balanced and released slowly into the soil. A fertilizer that contains less nitrogen than potassium and phosphorus is ideal for daffodils. When it comes to daffodils in pots, the choice is often liquid fertilizer or fertilizer sticks.(4.48€) Daffodils in the garden can be supplied with compost.
What should be considered when fertilizing?
If you fertilize your daffodils with compost, you should carefully work in the compost. If you're afraid of hurting the bulbs, sprinkle the compost on top. The rain washes the nutrients into the depths. It is also important not to apply the fertilizer to the leaves. This can cause burns on the leaves and failure of the flower.
tips and tricks
If you cover the plants with mulch (€239.00), you can save yourself the need to fertilize daffodils outdoors. At the same time, the mulch layer ensures that the soil and thus the bulbs in it do not dry out in summer.