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Posted by alyrics 5B NE OH (My Page) on

Wed, Jun 20, 07 at 23:53

Somewhere I read that somebody was planting their dahlias deep, but not covering them up till they put out leaves, then slowly adding soil around them so they would take advantage of the warm sun and grow faster.

Would you remove the leaves as you add soil? Would you let the stem scar over first and then bury it?
Thanks!

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Posted by judy1 Z6 NL CANADA (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 21, 07 at 9:36

I have done this but I buried leaves and all.

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Posted by alyrics 5B NE OH (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 24, 07 at 14:37

Bump!
I now have 6-12" on most of my dahlias and am ready to add soil. Any other thoughts about whether to pinch the leaves off or leave them on?
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Posted by jroot 5A Ont. Canada (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 24, 07 at 17:14

I always pinch off the lower leaves, as it allows for better air circulation, and hence there is less probability for mold to start. Do both,- add soil and pinch off the bottom leaves to about 6 inches above the soil when it is tall enough. The plants will love it.

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Posted by alyrics 5B NE OH (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 24, 07 at 22:08

Thanks jroot, that is what I'm going to do. I have a heavier container mix in my potted dahlias and I was reluctant to bury those leaves for fear of rot. The ones planted out in the garden still have a little way to go before I can pinch so maybe I'll experiment with some pinched and some buried.

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