How to Dig & Store Dahlias - Step-by-Step Guide
Join our friend Heather Blackmore of @heatherhereshegrows as she shows us the process of digging and storing dahlias for the off-season. With her straightforward and expert guidance, you'll learn the best techniques to ensure your dahlia tubers stay healthy and viable until the next planting season.
🌼 Video Highlights:
[00:33] When to dig your dahlias
[01:02] Put labels on each dahlia
[02:03] Cut back the dead growth
[02:20] Dig up the tubers
[03:05] Rinse off all your dahlia tubers
[03:59] Let your tubers cure for a couple days
[05:38] Remove damaged or diseased tubers, and trim up each clump
[09:29] Package cured tubers in bulb crates with moist pine shavings
[12:46] Store your dahlias away in a cool, dark space
More dahlia tips from Heather:
• Check on your dahlias every month, look for rot or add more moisture as needed
• The perfect storage temperature is anywhere between 35 and 50 degrees F
• Wait until spring to divide your dahlias, it is easier to see the eyes
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Learn all about growing dahlias:
https://www.gardendesign.com/dahlias/
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