Article: Dividing and Storing Dahlia Tubers: Fantastic Info!

Dividing and Storing Dahlia Tubers By Annie P on October 27, 2014 One killing frost or waning days sunlight will bring the year's dahlia blooms to an abrupt or dwindling end. Now is the time to ponder some techniques to successfully overwinter your dahlia tubers. It isn't difficult, and some lucky gardeners can get by without digging their dahlias at all. If you're in Zone 7 or less, and want to see your most treasured dahlias again, ready the shovel and read on... » Read the article

nap Oct 27, 2014 7:13 AM CST Name: Nancy Buffalo NY

Hi, Annie! I only tried saving tubers once, and it was not good. I decided Dahlias were not for me. I got some from a good DG friend, but sadly I didn't save them when we moved. Anyway, this article is so completely easy to understand that I just might try it again next year! Thank you! My Red Bubble Photography Visit Me At Zazzle, Who's Who Spotlight Quote | Post #1094431 (1)

CCvacation Oct 27, 2014 9:22 AM CST Name: CC PA

Sure hope you try dahlias again- I've been hearing lots of folks say how intimidating dahlias are because of the end-of-year work associated with them. The truth is that you truly dont need to save all five to fifteen tubers off each clump if all you want is one plant of each variety next year. One chunk is plenty, and compost the rest. There are plenty of folk that just treat them as annuals, buying $30 of tubers each year from local clubs or mail order. If you think about it, that's the same cost as one small arrangement from a florist that is gone in a week. The return on the dahlia tubers is significantly more then a week's worth! If digging/dividing/storing is too much work, this is the way to go! Either way, best of luck with you, and thanks for the note! Cheers, CC Quote | Post #1094450 (2)

nap Oct 27, 2014 6:29 PM CST Name: Nancy Buffalo NY

I just hope my enthusiasm lasts til Spring. Maybe you should post another article then.... My Red Bubble Photography Visit Me At Zazzle, Who's Who Spotlight Quote | Post #1094575 (3)

starlight1153 Oct 29, 2014 6:49 AM CST Name: starlight1153 Zone 8a/b AL.

Fantastic and very informative article. I too am one of these folks that has trouble trying to save Dahlias. Some I do ok with, but for most, I end up with mush, or the poor tuber has dried itself up into nothingness. Thanks to your article, I think I may try saving a whole clump. I have the room. Maybe then I will have better luck. I think my biggest problem is trying to get the cuts right. Thanks for sharing the information and I too hope you post more articles. ***Click here for 2014 Piggy Swap List Click here for Ella's Garden *** Click Here to Join the 2014 Piggy Seed Swap... Quote | Post #1094902 (4)

wildflowers Dec 10, 2014 11:20 AM CST Name: Christine Northeast Texas, Zone 7b

Thank you, Annie for a wonderful article full of great info! Shine Your Light Quote | Post #1106931 (5)

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