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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Dividing daffodils
• Method 2 of 3: Planting daffodils outdoors
• Method 3 of 3: Potting Daffodils
• Tips
• Warnings

After several years, daffodils can multiply, forming large nests, in which the bulbs become crowded. The parent bulb, having multiplied, forms several bulbs connected together, called babies. This can reduce the number of flowers, so it is a good idea to split up the overgrown nest of bulbs and replant them. In addition, this will make it possible to plant daffodils in a larger area.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Dividing daffodils

1. 1 Divide and transplant daffodils at the end of their growing season. Wait until the end of the growing season, when the leaves of the daffodils begin to wilt, turn yellow or brown. This usually occurs in late spring or early summer.
   • If you miss this moment, in the future you will not be able to find your daffodils, since the plant will leave during the dormant period and it will be visible on the surface of the earth. Therefore, proceed while there is still a visible part of the plant above the ground.
2. 2 Dig up the daffodil bulbs without damaging them. Use a garden shovel to do this, being careful not to damage the bulbs. You will need to dig at a distance from the plant to avoid accidentally cutting the bulbs.
   • The bulbs are usually planted quite deep, and over a long period of time they could go much deeper into the soil, so dig to about the depth of a shovel bayonet.
3. 3 Carefully separate the daffodil bulbs. Once you have located the bulb, carefully lift it out of the ground, being careful not to damage the roots. Carefully separate the nest of bulbs by twisting and separating them from each other with your fingers. Divide as many bulbs (babies) as you want to transplant.
   • The smallest bulbs will only bloom after a year. Discard damaged or soft bulbs and bulbs with signs of rot.
4. 4 Plant the daffodil bulbs as soon as possible. It is best to plant the bulbs quickly, although the bulbs dug out of the ground can be stored for several weeks if necessary. Store bulbs that you do not plant right away in a cool, dry place.
   • A very good storage option is in a paper bag in a dark corner of a garden shed.

Method 2 of 3: Planting daffodils outdoors

1. 1 Find a sunny spot in your garden to transplant daffodils. To plant separated daffodil bulbs, find a new spot in your garden. They prefer sunny areas, although some part of the day can be in the shade. The narcissist should receive at least three hours of sunshine a day.
2. 2 Plant daffodil bulbs in well-drained, compostable soil. Daffodils need well-drained soil, so try not to plant them in places where water accumulates and stagnates after rain. Daffodil bulbs rot easily in moist soil.
   • It is a good idea to add enough compost or organic matter, such as well-rotted horse manure, to the soil. If you are unsure how much will be sufficient, cover the soil with 2 to 4 inches of manure and then mix it with the soil in that area.
   • If you have heavy clay soil with stagnant water, you can add sand to improve drainage.
3. 3 Plant each bulb in a hole three times the diameter of the bulb. For example, for a 2 "bulb, the planting depth would be 6".
   • If possible, add a garden scoop of compost to the hole and place the bulb on it, bottom down, sharp end up.
   • Cover the hole with earth and water well. You can cover the planting site with manure or mulch on top.
4. 4 Plant all remaining bulbs back to their original place. Return to the area where you dug the bulbs and plant the remaining bulbs using the same procedure. The excessive density of the bulbs in this area may have depleted the soil, so it is especially important to restore its fertility by applying fertilizers.
5. 5 Feed the transplanted bulbs with a water-soluble fertilizer. In the fall, feed the transplanted bulbs well with water-soluble fertilizer. In autumn, root growth is most active, so feeding will help the transplanted bulbs to take root in a new place. All bulbs are responsive to annual surface fertilization or mulch application.

Method 3 of 3: Potting Daffodils

1. 1 Plant the daffodil bulbs in a deep, well-draining pot. You can also potty daffodil babies. Try to get a deep pot to give the roots more room (at least 8 inches deep). The pot should have drainage holes.
2. 2 For planting daffodils in pots, use bulb potting soil or all-purpose potting soil. Fill the pot with soil about two-thirds full and plant the bulbs with the pointed end up. The bulbs should be close to each other, but not touching each other. Cover the bulbs with soil and water.
3. 3 For the first few months, keep the pot in a cool, dark place, such as a barn or basement. Do not bring into a warm home. Continue watering. After about three months, move the pot to a warmer, lighter place.
   • It is best not to place the daffodil pot near a heat source as this will inhibit flowering.
4. 4 Fertilize potted daffodils with bone meal. After flowering, feed the daffodils with a fertilizer such as bone meal (it smells rather unpleasant and you probably won't be able to keep it in the house).
5. 5 Plant fresh bulbs every year. Daffodils can live in a pot for three years, but after a year their quality will deteriorate. The best option is to plant the depleted bulbs outdoors when the daffodil leaves are dead, and plant fresh bulbs in the pot for next season.
6. 6 Transplant daffodils from the pot to the open field. Indoor potted daffodils can be transplanted outdoors. It is best to do this after they have faded and the foliage has died. This usually occurs in late summer or early fall.
   • To transplant daffodil bulbs, follow the steps outlined in Method 1.

Tips

• Blooming daffodils look more natural when planted unevenly. Try to avoid even rows when planting as it can look too uniform.

Warnings

• Daffodils grow and bloom well in the grass, but you won't be able to mow the lawn until the daffodil leaves are dead. If you cut the leaves shortly after flowering, the plant will not be able to store the energy from sunlight. He needs this energy to survive during the dormant period in winter and bloom again in spring.