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When to plant crocuses in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi: 27 October – end of December

In Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, crocus: plant from 27 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 Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in January, February; the coldest, January, averages -1.8 °C.

Planting27 October – end of December
First autumn frost26 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -1.8 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:21 on 27 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:37

The same dates in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Hyacinth.

Crocus in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi: 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 Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 22 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 earlier than Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi; the closest date is in Odesa, 1 day earlier.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Odesa43 km26 October – end of December1 day earlier
Chișinău146 km18 October – 29 December9 days earlier
Izmail150 km25 October – end of December2 days earlier
Mykolaiv153 km11 October – 30 December16 days earlier
Kherson181 km18 October – end of December9 days earlier
Bălți253 km1 October – 20 December26 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi

Planting stock goes into the ground from 27 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi OpenStreetMap lists 2 garden centres, 7 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 28 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi?

In Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, crocus: plant from 27 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 Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi?

Last spring frost around 23 March, first autumn frost around 26 November.

Other crops in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, with their dates