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i planted daffodil bulbs in organic soil in containers on my back patio. I planted them in October I see stems/ leaves starting to come up. do i fert...
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Asked January 11, 2026, 8:28 PM EST
i planted daffodil bulbs in organic soil in containers on my back patio. I planted them in October I see stems/ leaves starting to come up. do i fertilize now? what are next steps? and if yes, i should fertilize, is there a brand or specific fertilizer you recommend? can i just put some compost on them?
Tillamook County Oregon
Expert Response
Thanks for your question.
It's nice to see the daffodils coming up. Anytime now prior to blooming, you can use a granular slow release low nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-5) if you think we'll get enough rain to get it down into the soil. I think that is a safe bet. Wash off any fertilizer that gets on he leaves.
You can also sprinkle compost around the plants and water it down. Another option would be to consider a fish emulsion/water solution that you would apply every two weeks until blooming.
Enjoy your flowers.
It's nice to see the daffodils coming up. Anytime now prior to blooming, you can use a granular slow release low nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-5) if you think we'll get enough rain to get it down into the soil. I think that is a safe bet. Wash off any fertilizer that gets on he leaves.
You can also sprinkle compost around the plants and water it down. Another option would be to consider a fish emulsion/water solution that you would apply every two weeks until blooming.
Enjoy your flowers.
