Sunday, October 17, 2010

Fall is here -- FROST!!

Date line: October 16 & 17, 2010
Frost has finally come to my neighborhood. The tops of the plants are "toast." Now is the time to begin tuber harvesting.

For those who grow dahlias for fun or show (not commercial growers), the dahlia society to which I belong suggests that the dead stocks should be cut off about 12"-16" above the ground. Be sure to mark which varieties are which -- many people use surveyor's flagging, write on it with permanent marker and tie it the stalk. Wait for about a week and then dig up the tubers. This will allow the growth eyes of the plant to grow in size and makes dividing the tuber clump much easier.

2 comments:

Dahlia Lover said...
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Dahlia Lover said...

Interesting post! This is one great way of handling (dead stock) dahlias. Actually, there are other good ways of handling fresh and dead stocks. These ways are easy and fast to do.