Should Freesia Bulbs Be Soaked?

Freesias should be planted in an area with full sunlight. ... Shane Smith, author of the 2000 book "Greenhouse Gardener's Companion," says you can store the corms in your refrigerator for three or four weeks before planting them. Soaking them in water for about half an hour can also be beneficial.

Should freesia bulbs be soaked before planting?

Pre-Planting Planning

Store bulbs in a cool spot, placing them in a paper bag until the right planting time comes along. Soak the freesia's corms in water for 30 minutes before planting.

Do you water freesia bulbs?

Water your freesia bulbs and their stakes well at the time you plant them. Water again in two weeks, and regularly from then on, about every week. Be sure to let the soil dry a bit between waterings. Freesia corms can rot in wet, saturated soil.