How to plant potted crocus corms? Planting method illustrated

  Crocus, also known as saffron crocus or saffron, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Crocus in the iris family. It has a well-known name, "saffron", and is a perennial flower of the genus Crocus in the iris family, as well as a common spice.

  For home potting, spring-flowering varieties should be chosen. A 15 cm diameter clay pot can hold 5-6 corms. Plant in September-October, and after planting, place outdoors to grow. Once rooted, move indoors at a temperature slightly higher than outdoors, give sufficient light, and they will bloom at the expected time.

  Step 1: Remove the dried outer skin and old roots from the corms, soak in carbendazim solution for half an hour, and after disinfection, let them dry naturally in the shade for one day.

  Step 2: Prepare humus-rich sandy loam soil, plant the corms into the pot soil, with the soil level covering the highest point of the corms by 2 cm. Afterward, place in an environment no higher than about 10 degrees to encourage root and sprout development.

  Step 3: Seedlings emerge about 20 days after planting. When watering, make sure the water temperature is similar to room temperature, so that the pot soil does not freeze and affect plant growth.

  Step 4: Then you can patiently wait for the flowers to bloom!

  Corm rot is most likely to occur when growing crocus, so when selecting corms, choose healthy ones without mold spots, and the larger the size the better. After planting, water can be absorbed from the edge or bottom of the pot; never flood-irrigate from the top of the corms.