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When to plant crocuses in Aktau: 11 October – end of December

In Aktau, crocus: plant from 11 October to the end of December.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Crocus in Aktau: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December–February; the coldest, January, averages -2.8 °C.

Planting11 October – end of December
First autumn frost10 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -2.8 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight11:16 on 11 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:56

The same dates in Aktau hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Hyacinth.

Crocus in Aktau: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant Dutch crocuses (Crocus vernus) about 12 cm deep and 9 cm apart; smaller species go 7–10 cm deep (RHS).

In Aktau the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 21 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 15–17 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Crocuses multiply on their own (they naturalise); in a lawn, hold off mowing until their leaves die back (RHS).

Birds, squirrels and rodents damage crocuses; planting under metal mesh may reduce losses (RHS). Spring crocus gives dogs and cats vomiting and diarrhoea; do not confuse it with autumn crocus (Colchicum), which is very toxic (Pet Poison Helpline).

Sources: RHS, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, Pet Poison Helpline.

Crocus in nearby cities

Around Aktau, Vladikavkaz is 19 days earlier and Baku 44 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Makhachkala306 km10 November – end of December30 days later
Baku377 kmby 24 November44 days later
Atyrau387 km2 October – 18 November9 days earlier
Astrakhan387 km12 October – 29 November1 day later
Ganja517 km11 November – end of December31 days later
Vladikavkaz530 km22 September – 23 November19 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Aktau

Planting stock goes into the ground from 11 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Aktau OpenStreetMap lists 9 markets (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Aktau?

In Aktau, crocus: plant from 11 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Aktau?

Last spring frost around 22 March, first autumn frost around 10 November.

Other crops in Aktau, with their dates