Starting my dahlias indoors
jroot(5A Ont. Canada (near Guelph))April 1, 2009
I have a day off work tomorrow( for good behaviour LOL ), and will some tubers out, hoping to make some cuttings. Here are a few shots. I think I did this presentation in 2005, but it is hard to find now.
A green sprout already
laying out the tubers under lights to get more shoots
Covering the tubers with a moist media
covering it all with thin plastic to keep moisture in.
When they have sprouted, they are then put into pots. See link:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/dahlia/msg041343391520.html?78
Here's hoping that I get some decent cuttings. If I do, I can give some to friends,- especially those who invite me to dinner. LOL
Here is a link that might be useful: Splitting and Potting up dahlias indoors to get ready for spring
I have all racks full of potted dahlias now, and need more space for more that are continuing to sprout. I think the local garden club will be benefitting big time, this spring.
jroot. I have not even gotten as far as you have as my tubers will not eye up? I can't go to the next step until they do as I haven't seen any eyes so that I can cut? What do you suggest to hurry them along?