🌱 How to Grow Narcissus (Daffodil) from Bulbs
Also known as:

• Hindi: नार्सिसस

• Tamil: நர்சிசஸ்

• Telugu: నార్సిసస్

• Malayalam: നാർസിസസ്

• Kannada: ನಾರ್ಸಿಸಸ್

• English: Narcissus / Daffodil

• Botanical Name: Narcissus spp.

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Autumn (September–November) before the ground freezes

• Thrives in temperate climates with cool winters

• Ideal temperature for planting: 10°C–15°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil

• pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Enrich soil with compost or well-rotted manure to boost fertility

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs

• Depth: Plant bulbs 6 inches (15 cm) deep, about 2–3 times the height of the bulb

• Spacing: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart

• Plant with the pointed end facing upward

4. 💧 Watering

• Water well after planting to help roots establish

• Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging during the growing season

• Reduce watering after flowering and during dormancy to prevent bulb rot

5. 🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots emerge in early spring (6–8 weeks after planting)

• Blooms appear in late winter to early spring, depending on variety

• Flowers are trumpet-shaped, typically yellow, white, or orange with fragrant varieties

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Prefers full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours of sun daily)

• Performs best in cool to moderate temperatures

• Can tolerate frost and cold winters for proper dormancy

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced fertilizer at planting time

• Feed with low nitrogen, high potassium fertilizer when shoots appear

• Avoid over-fertilizing, which can cause excessive leaf growth and fewer flowers

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Common pests: Narcissus bulb fly, aphids, slugs

• Diseases: Basal rot, bulb rot, and fungal leaf spots

• Use appropriate insecticides or neem oil for pests

• Ensure good drainage and remove diseased plants promptly

9. 🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers but leave foliage until it yellows and dies back naturally

• Allow foliage to remain for at least 6 weeks to nourish bulbs for next season

• Lift and divide bulbs every 3–4 years if overcrowded

• Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Propagate by separating offsets (small bulbs) from the parent bulb during dormancy

• Store bulbs in a cool, dry place if lifted

• Replant in autumn for best flowering cycles

🌸 Benefits of Narcissus

• Iconic early spring bloomers that brighten gardens after winter

• Many fragrant varieties, ideal for cut flowers

• Deer and rodent resistant

• Suitable for borders, rock gardens, naturalizing in lawns, and container planting