Ranunculus in Zone 4a
Ranunculus asiaticus
Method: Direct sow — Direct-sow outside — Ranunculus doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 8–May 15 |
| Estimated bloom | ~105 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 5 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Ranunculus.
Where to buy ranunculus bulbs
We haven't vetted bulb/tuber suppliers yet — our seed-supplier list below doesn't carry these. The growing-guide source cited above is a good starting point for where to buy.
See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing ranunculus" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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