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When to plant crocuses in Ankara: 4 October – end of December

In Ankara, crocus: plant from 4 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 Ankara: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December–February; the coldest, January, averages -4 °C.

Planting4 October – end of December
First autumn frost3 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -4 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight11:40 on 4 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:20

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

Crocus in Ankara: 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 Ankara the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 23 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

All the nearest cities on our list plant crocus later than Ankara; the closest date is in Eskişehir, 1 day later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Eskişehir201 km5 October – end of December1 day later
Konya231 km10 October – end of December6 days later
Kayseri263 km11 October – end of December7 days later
Bursa325 kmby 6 November33 days later
Samsun330 kmby 16 November43 days later
Istanbul349 kmby 26 November53 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Ankara

Planting stock goes into the ground from 4 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Ankara OpenStreetMap lists 12 garden centres, 4 farm-supply shops, 91 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 7 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Ankara?

In Ankara, crocus: plant from 4 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 Ankara?

Last spring frost around 15 April, first autumn frost around 3 November.

Other crops in Ankara, with their dates