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When to plant crocuses in Eskişehir: 5 October – end of December

In Eskişehir, crocus: plant from 5 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 Eskişehir: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December–February; the coldest, January, averages -3 °C.

Planting5 October – end of December
First autumn frost4 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -3 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight11:38 on 5 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:21

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

Crocus in Eskişehir: 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 Eskişehir 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

Around Eskişehir, Ankara is 1 day earlier and Antalya 55 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Bursa133 kmby 6 November32 days later
Istanbul190 kmby 26 November52 days later
Ankara201 km4 October – end of December1 day earlier
Konya272 km10 October – end of December5 days later
Antalya321 kmby 29 November55 days later
Izmir329 kmby 7 November33 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Eskişehir

Planting stock goes into the ground from 5 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Eskişehir OpenStreetMap lists 1 garden centre, 1 farm-supply shop, 16 markets and 2 farm shops (collected 28 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Eskişehir?

In Eskişehir, crocus: plant from 5 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 Eskişehir?

Last spring frost around 13 April, first autumn frost around 4 November.

Other crops in Eskişehir, with their dates