When do freesias bloom?
If you want to know when freesias bloom and the knowledge about the planting time and methods of freesias, let's learn about it together next.
Freesia is a flower that is more ornamental, precisely because it has a rich color and the blooms have a strong fragrance, which makes many gardening enthusiasts fall in love with it.
Generally speaking, freesias bloom in March, which means they bloom after the Spring Festival. However, if we want freesias to bloom during the Spring Festival, we need to store them in a cold place or control the temperature during their growing period. Let's talk about the specific operations.
Cold storage operation method: In late August or early September, we should place the flowering bulbs of freesias into a cardboard box or a small wooden box, add wet sawdust inside, and then directly put them into the refrigerator for low-temperature treatment (usually keeping the temperature at around 6 degrees Celsius for a month), then take them out and plant them directly.
Temperature control during the growing period
When planting freesias, place them in a shaded outdoor area for maintenance. When the new sprouts turn green, gradually increase sunlight. When the outdoor temperature drops to 15 degrees Celsius, they should be moved indoors for maintenance. Starting from the last ten days of November, when kept indoors, the temperature should be increased to over 20 degrees Celsius. After a month, they will bloom. The blooming time controlled in this way is during New Year's Day. If you want freesias to bloom during the Spring Festival, the temperature should be controlled at 18 degrees Celsius when moved indoors. This kind of maintenance can delay the blooming time by about a month, which means the blooming time will be during the Spring Festival.
When do freesias bloom?
Simple maintenance methods for freesias:
1. During the bud stage
Before removing the buds, we need to set up a support to prevent the plant from falling over. Additionally, to prevent falling over, we can gradually cover the potting soil as it grows, which can keep the stems upright.
2. Watering maintenance
When watering, we should note that as a bulbous plant, it is prone to root rot, so watering must be moderate, especially after just planting, and be careful to prevent the soil from drying out.
3. Fertilizer maintenance
Freesias have weaker roots and higher soil requirements. The soil chosen should be fertile. Before planting, we can apply some organic fertilizer to improve the soil fertility and aeration in advance!
Raising freesias is actually a very simple task. If you want to see them bloom during New Year's Day or the New Year, you might as well try the methods suggested by the Green Enthusiast Network editor!
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