Once the autumn crocus has settled in the bed, it reproduces tirelessly with countless daughter tubers and forms dense carpets of flowers. Since the pretty flower poses a poisonous danger to humans and animals, this widespread distribution is not always in the gardener's best interests. Read here how you can effectively combat autumn crocuses.
How can I successfully combat autumn crocus?
You can effectively combat autumn crocuses by consistently weeding the leaves in May. This weakens the old tuber and the daughter bulbs lose their nutrient suppliers. Wear gloves and dispose of plant parts in household waste.
Mechanical control with long-term effects – This is how it works
The better the control method is tailored to the particular growth behavior of autumn crocuses, the better the chances of success. The best time is in May, when the old onion has completely worn out. If the leaves are weeded now, the old tuber can no longer regenerate. Likewise, the daughter bulbs are not able to survive because they rely on the foliage as a source of nutrients.
At the next flowering period, only a few autumn crocuses appear, whose leaves are consistently weeded in May. In contrast, control methods such as digging or using herbicides are usually unsuccessful. It is important to note that you always wear gloves and dispose of the removed plant parts with household waste.
