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When to plant crocuses in Konya: 10 October – end of December

In Konya, crocus: plant from 10 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 Konya: soil, season and weather

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

Planting10 October – end of December
First autumn frost9 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -4 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight11:28 on 10 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:32

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

Crocus in Konya: 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 Konya 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 Konya, Ankara is 6 days earlier and Antalya 50 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Antalya192 kmby 29 November50 days later
Ankara231 km4 October – end of December6 days earlier
Eskişehir272 km5 October – end of December5 days earlier
Kayseri278 km11 October – end of December1 day later
Bursa394 kmby 6 November27 days later
Gaziantep441 km24 November – end of December45 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Konya

Planting stock goes into the ground from 10 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Konya OpenStreetMap lists 1 garden centre and 18 markets (collected 28 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Konya?

In Konya, crocus: plant from 10 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 Konya?

Last spring frost around 6 April, first autumn frost around 9 November.

Other crops in Konya, with their dates