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When to plant crocuses in Makhachkala: 10 November – end of December

In Makhachkala, crocus: plant from 10 November to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include ШАНТЕЛЬ (garden centre, 2 km) and Долина Роз (garden centre, 3 km); addresses and opening hours are below.

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 Makhachkala: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in February, average 0.7 °C.

Planting10 November – end of December
First autumn frost10 December
Coldest nightsFebruary, 0.7 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight9:57 on 10 November
Daylight at the winter solstice9:00

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

Crocus in Makhachkala: 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 Makhachkala the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 19 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 Makhachkala, Vanadzor is 76 days earlier and Ganja 1 day later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Vladikavkaz230 km22 September – 23 November49 days earlier
Tbilisi263 km16 October – end of December25 days earlier
Ganja273 km11 November – end of December1 day later
Aktau306 km11 October – end of December30 days earlier
Nalchik320 km4 October – 19 December37 days earlier
Vanadzor347 km26 August – 29 October76 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Makhachkala

Planting stock goes into the ground from 10 November to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Makhachkala OpenStreetMap lists 3 garden centres and 8 markets (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Makhachkala?

In Makhachkala, crocus: plant from 10 November 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 Makhachkala?

Last spring frost around 5 March, first autumn frost around 10 December.

Other crops in Makhachkala, with their dates