Why do narcissus bulbs need to be cut? A detailed explanation of the reasons

Benefits of cutting the bulb

① It allows the flower buds to grow out as early as possible, because cutting the bulb cuts open the outer skin wrapping the flower buds.

② After cutting, the flower buds grow more robustly, because after cutting they do not need to use extra nutrients to break through the outer skin.

③ This point is more beneficial for flower lovers who enjoy carving. Cutting can also be done together with carving, creating different plant shapes for it.

④ It can enhance the plant's ornamental value, especially during the flowering period. This is because when cutting, all the outer skin that is withered, yellowed, shrunken, and so on can be removed, which serves a cleaning function.

How to cut the bulb

① Make the cut right in the middle between the two lateral buds, with a cutting depth of about 1 cm of the bulb wall's thickness. Friends do not need to worry about cutting the bud in the middle, because the middle bud generally grows right in the center of the whole bulb and is very thin, while the bulb's thickness is far greater than 1 cm.

② After cutting one side, turn to the back side and make another cut in the same way, then pry it open along the cut line.

Ps: Many friends are still rather confused about cutting the bulb. In fact, cutting or not cutting are both fine. If you are a beginner at growing flowers, you can choose not to cut; it is just that the plant shape will be relatively less neat and elegant than after cutting. At the same time, cutting does not affect the plant's health, but if you choose to cut, then after cutting you must wash your hands thoroughly, because the plant's sap is toxic.