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When to plant crocuses in Nuremberg: 4 October – end of December

In Nuremberg, crocus: plant from 4 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Tiefel (farm shop, 12 km) and Hofladen Rotter (farm shop, 12 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 Nuremberg: soil, season and weather

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

Planting4 October – end of December
First autumn frost3 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -1.5 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight11:31 on 4 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:09

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

Crocus in Nuremberg: 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 Nuremberg the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 26 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

All the nearest cities on our list plant crocus later than Nuremberg; the closest date is in Plzeň, 2 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Regensburg89 km8 October – end of December4 days later
Munich150 km10 October – end of December6 days later
Stuttgart157 km9 October – end of December5 days later
Plzeň169 km6 October – 30 December2 days later
Erfurt170 km8 October – end of December4 days later
Frankfurt187 km18 October – end of December14 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Nuremberg

Planting stock goes into the ground from 4 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Nuremberg OpenStreetMap lists 28 garden centres, 1 farm-supply shop, 2 plant nurseries, 15 markets and 52 farm shops (collected 28 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Nuremberg?

In Nuremberg, crocus: plant from 4 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 Nuremberg?

Last spring frost around 29 April, first autumn frost around 3 November.

Other crops in Nuremberg, with their dates