Freesia bulb storage time

1. Storage time

Freesia will enter a dormant period after flowering, usually in summer, and it needs to be dug out and preserved at this time. In the north, the flowers bloom earlier and will wither around March or April. After being dug out, they need to be kept until September before being replanted. The flowering period in the south is from April to May, and then it will wither. After the bulbs are dug out, they must be kept until October for replanting.

2. How to save

1. Bulb care: After the freesia blooms and until the leaves wither, the bulbs need to be cared for. Ensuring that there are sufficient nutrients in the bulbs will help them survive the dormant period. Do not water too much at this time, control the amount of water, generally once every two days is enough. It is advisable to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to provide nutrients for it.

2. Storage: After the leaves of freesia have completely withered, you can remove them and store them. Disinfect and clean the bulb first, then bury it in wet sand or place it in the refrigerator's fresh-keeping layer. You can also put it in the potting soil for a month and don't water it during this time to prevent the bulbs from being damaged. After one month, dig it out and store it in an open container. Be careful not to expose it to rain or sunlight.

3. Replanting: Keep the bulbs until autumn, and replant them in September or October. If it has been kept in the pot, you need to dig it out first, remove the small balls on top, and then plant them separately. Use well-drained, loose, fertile sandy soil as the substrate and plant the bulbs in it, with the top about 1-2 cm from the soil surface. Then water it thoroughly and keep the substrate moist, wait for it to germinate and then maintain it normally.