Daffodils - the music of spring!

It is with great pleasure that I introduce moh favorites in this group of colors.

Each spring, daffodils return to our gardens heralding the arrival of spring.

Over the years I have learned a lot about these unpretentious, spring flowers and would like to share my experience with you. I will mainly talk about cutting and care of cut flowers.

As you know, daffodils are not actually cut, they are pulled from the bulbs. You take them by the stem right at the base of the bulb and pull them out, although the process is still called "cutting". You take them by the stem right at the base of the bulb and pull them out. This process is still called "cutting".

The best time to harvest is early morning or late evening. When the weather is cool but dry and the sky is overcast, I also harvest daffodils during the day. On the other hand, if the flowers are cut in rainy weather, after watering, or even in hot sunny weather, they fade very quickly.

You may also notice a slimy sap coming out of their stems. This sap can cause skin irritation. This is why it is best to wear gardening gloves when cutting.
When I cut the flowers, I hold them cut side up so that the flower juice doesn't run out. This keeps the flowers fresher for longer.

The flowers are cut when their heads resemble so-called "goose heads". In my experience, such flowers can stay in a vase for up to two weeks.
I also like to cut semi-open and fully open daffodils. However, they don't live as long in a vase.
I avoid placing vases with cut flowers in direct sunlight.

DAFFODILS IN COMPOSITION WITH OTHER FLOWERS

Daffodil juice contains poisonous substances that other flowers cannot tolerate.
Freshly cut flowers are separately placed in cold water for 3-4 hours. This hardens the cuttings and stops sap production.
After this treatment, you can combine daffodils with other flowers without problems, but only if you do not cut their stems again afterwards.

Honestly, I don't like to mix daffodils with other flowers. Instead, I change the water and wash the stems every day. Every other day I shorten them a bit, which freshens up the cut.
Even if you already know a lot about daffodils, I hope you still found something useful for you. I would love it if you could also leave a comment and give me more tips.