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What Are Dahlia Vendor's Responsibilities after Shipping?
Posted by mantis__oh on Monday
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cicivacation(5/6)Updated 1 hour ago "One vendor scolded me for asking for a refund three weeks after I started the tuber in its pot (and never did anything)." It's possible that this is a small vendor that makes it a personal policy to send out ONLY sprout...
pulling tubers/bulbs in fall - techniques? tricks? devices?
Posted by logixsti(7) last Friday
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cicivacation(5/6)Updated 5 hours ago Glad to help. I'm doubtful that a bulb cage would make lifting 'easier,' as the tubers might develop on both sides of the wire. Check out 'water plant baskets.' Growers in the UK use small/medium ones for their cuttings. It const...
My delightful Dahlia's
Posted by Dahlia_man(5b) August 31, 2014
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roseannrgutierrezUpdated on Monday Hello Dahlia_man, Those are wonderful! How do you make super soil?
Kelvin Floodlight's first bud
Posted by dan1018 May 27, 2015
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bouquet_kansas(z6Ks)Updated on Monday I had grown 3 plants and if I remember correctly......they were around 5 ft. Carol
wireworms!
Posted by tomlinson04 last Thursday
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cicivacation(5/6)Updated on Monday It's great to have other avid growers around. Makes growing dahlias that much more fun! When you get the time, and if you don't mind sharing the details, I'd love to hear how long the beds need to stay flooded, and suggested tempe...
Beginner's questions on Dahlias
Posted by John May 14, 2015
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cicivacation(5/6)Updated on Monday Knife or fingers, no matter. Just with a knife you might unintentionally nick other things you didn't intent on touching. Rubbing off is safer. I don't worry about little tuber sprouts when there is a main stalk growing already, b...
How Do You Know When Dahlias Are Done?
Posted by Sow_what? Southern California Inland December 2, 2014
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tkrimskyUpdated on Sunday I live in Southern California, zone 9b (Mediterranean climate type) where everything grows well (thankfully) and just bought Happy Single dahlias that I adore. Planted them in a huge pot (similar to a barrel pot). New to dahlias...
Dahlia Mistake
Posted by Jess McCormick(6b) May 12, 2015
4 Comments
purslanegarden(Zone 8)Updated last Saturday I have seen some of those tubers in a bag, late in the selling season. They actually had several stalks coming up out of the tubers. I just planted it like normal and they grew into healthy stems for the plant even though they h...
Nick Sr. blooms
Posted by dan1018 March 13, 2015
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dan1018Updated last Friday Good luck with the Nick Sr. plants and post a couple pictures when they bloom. I hope my single plant will do well.
Got my dahlias started!!
Posted by Paul Reeder April 16, 2015
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Paul ReederUpdated last Friday I am trying to grow sweet peas Cici but without a huge amount of success. I am trying climbing roses now and will just sit back and see which ones put up the best fight! That is some quality looking soil and mulch you have there....
My Very First Bloom!
Posted by Terri Williams May 17, 2015
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mickeymantleUpdated May 26, 2015 check out this site to see what dahlias you like http://dahliadivas.com/they have wonderful plants
New to dahlia ! Need help with multiple new shoots
Posted by rabains May 24, 2015
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rabainsUpdated May 26, 2015 Thanks!!! That helps.. What's the right time to feed them and with what?the way they grow makes me think that they must be fed!!!and yes, I will support them in the next 2 weeks before they r unable to take own weight.
What's wrong with my Dahlia leaf?
Posted by christy51274 May 25, 2015
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mickeymantleUpdated May 25, 2015 something is eating it maybe a small slug or leaf miner
I watered by Dahlia tubers after planting. Will they rot? Next steps?
Posted by Stacy Bradshaw May 19, 2015
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cicivacation(5/6)Updated May 24, 2015 Hmm... No source that I've read... Some folks keep it uncovered to make it easier to take cuttings, but moisture in the soil helps the tuber break dormancy and encourages sprouting, so there's not much reason to leave it exposed o...
How Long.....
Posted by Terri Williams May 20, 2015
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Terri WilliamsUpdated May 22, 2015 Oh. I meant on the lateral there are at least two leaf junctures before the central bloom at the top. The sets are quite stretched out so I am getting very long lateral on the one that is blooming. The blooming plant itself is abo...
dailias in heavy soil
Posted by mickeymantle May 19, 2015
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mickeymantleUpdated May 20, 2015 I would be worried about rodents under the plastic in the mulch
planted today
Posted by ajc ajc May 19, 2015
ajc ajchi all ,,, I planted 20 tubers today ,,,, all from plants that I grew last year,,,, and I have about 15 that i'm hoping will eye up ,,,,, but I don't know where i'll plant them ,,,,, free samples to anyone from the Niagara area
Gardening Newbie
Posted by Terri Williams March 23, 2015
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Terri WilliamsUpdated May 18, 2015 Hi, Mary! My first bloom is part of a pom pom mix. :)
Topmix dahlias or seeds
Posted by maxyck May 16, 2015
maxyckWhere might I buy the topmix dahlias or seeds. I live in Canada.
Slugs
Posted by rabains May 15, 2015
1 Comment
mickeymantleUpdated May 15, 2015 yes you can , sharp sand also helps
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