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When to plant crocuses in Novara: 23 October – end of December

In Novara, crocus: plant from 23 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 Novara: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December, January; the coldest, January, averages -1.5 °C.

Planting23 October – end of December
First autumn frost22 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -1.5 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:36 on 23 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:43

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

Crocus in Novara: 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 Novara the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 20 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 Novara, Locarno is 61 days earlier and Lugano 13 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Milan44 km31 October – end of December8 days later
Como54 km24 October – end of December1 day later
Lugano66 km5 November – end of December13 days later
Locarno81 km23 August – 27 October61 days earlier
Turin84 km21 October – end of December2 days earlier
Bergamo86 km19 October – end of December4 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Novara

Planting stock goes into the ground from 23 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Novara OpenStreetMap lists 1 garden centre, 1 market and 1 farm shop (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Novara?

In Novara, crocus: plant from 23 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 Novara?

Last spring frost around 20 March, first autumn frost around 22 November.

Other crops in Novara, with their dates