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When to plant crocuses in Novorossiysk: 27 October – end of December

In Novorossiysk, 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 Novorossiysk: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in February, average 0.5 °C.

Planting27 October – end of December
First autumn frost26 November
Coldest nightsFebruary, 0.5 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:27 on 27 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:48

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

Crocus in Novorossiysk: 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 Novorossiysk 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 Novorossiysk, Stavropol is 25 days earlier and Samsun 20 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Krasnodar102 km19 October – end of December8 days earlier
Sochi201 kmby 14 November18 days later
Taganrog293 km16 October – 19 December11 days earlier
Rostov-on-Don316 km10 October – 9 December17 days earlier
Stavropol333 km2 October – 7 December25 days earlier
Samsun400 kmby 16 November20 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Novorossiysk

Planting stock goes into the ground from 27 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Novorossiysk OpenStreetMap lists 10 markets (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Novorossiysk?

In Novorossiysk, 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 Novorossiysk?

Last spring frost around 19 March, first autumn frost around 26 November.

Other crops in Novorossiysk, with their dates