Moving daffodil bulbs

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  1. cr1tical

    cr1tical Gardener

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    I want to move some of my miniature daffs to a different place in the flower bed. I know that the leaves should be left to die down after deadheading and a feed is also advised. However, should I leave the bulbs in their present place until the leaf die down is all over or can I move them now (end Apr) - the flowers are over now and they've been deadheaded.
     
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  3. cr1tical

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    Thanks, looks like the best thing is to let them die down, give a feed and then lift the bulbs until ready to plant in autumn for next year. I'll give it a go. Thanks again.
     
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    Transfer all daffodils when green. So NO, NO, NO, do not let them die down, transfer with the green.
     
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    Agree with Redstar. I have already moved a few daffodils and others will go into pots with a bit of 'fish and bone meal' as they die back = you can then either dry them out or replant, I prefer the former.
     
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