February Dahlia Updates, The Good and The Bad!

Dahlia storage tuber check! Tubers are wrapped in saran wrap and newspaper, one set stored in cardboard box, the other in a styrofoam cooler. See how they're doing 3 months into the storage season!

[Penny]

Thanks for the update. My first year buying Dahlias so I will need a lesson on how to plant.

[lindagadourey]

So glad your back. Looking forward to future videos

[itsmewende]

I just looked at mine yesterday, so far this batch are still looking good. Lost several last month, I stored mine like a farmer in the UK, kinda, I really didn't have the type of crates she used. So lesson learned, pricey one, but after the first try storing them, now I know. You guys stay warm, looks like a cold weekend coming your way.

[tammynelson]

Just found your channel. Hello from Cincinnati Zone 6A. Could they be dipped in cinnamon from the start? Just curious. I have lots of trouble with mine drying out. I am considering just collecting the seeds and growing them the next year that way no storage is needed. I read that method from the book Discovering Dahlias. I am a HUGE Dahlia lover. I will keep trying until I succeed!!!

[johnnybekker]

Hello from Denmark. Asked a pro grower in the Netherlands how they store theirs. Dissolve sawdust in folding boxes so that there is air around, i.e. no plastic. Been using that method for the last 5 years and no problems at all. So just some input from here.

[dennismcclelland]

Love your shows.Where can I buy/order your fabulous Russian Comfrey/Axminster Gold ? It is my favourite planr in your garden.Susan Stehle-McClelland Toronto, Canada

[cindybradley]

I love all your videos on your channel and I'm always looking forward to the next one. I am curious as to why you haven't planted any Solidago/Godenrod? It's practically a must for Monarchs and all the pollinators towards the end of the season. There are quite a number of varieties too. Just wondering. I'm really looking forward to this Spring and everything you and hubby will be videotaping for all of us fans.😉

[barbthreinen]

Love your videos. Have you tried layering them in animal shaving or pet bedding. Mine here in MN are stored in styrofoam coolers but with just bedding.

[emptynestgardens]

They get colder in the cardboard box so they go through the cold to warm cycle so condensation is occuring. The cooler would tend to keep them at a more consistent temp. This is what I go through and lose them all every year for the past 3. I was so happy to discover your saranwrap cooler method and that saran is what is allowing you a fighting chance in the box. Was so happy to just see your video pop up. February was a big tease and now the snow and cold hitting us. Ugh.

[capecodcottagegarden]

I bought some dahlia tubers from my garden center this week but I have no idea how to grow them. Do I have to start them indoors? Or can I wait about one month ie: late March and plant them outside? Im on Cape Cod zone 7a last frost 4/30. Love your channel and I'm a long time follower.

[jcl]

Why do you wrap in plastic? I don't wrap any tubers or bulbs in plastic, they can't breathe. It's the same as if you're keeping onions or garlic. Their life in storage is shorter, they get mold