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Growers Notes:
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- Dahlias are planted in spring, after the soil has warmed up to 60 degrees
- Plant around the same time you would plant tomato plants and other warm season crops
- Add a 3″- 4″ layer of bagged steer manure or compost on the garden bed, and till/mix into the soil.
- Plant dahlia tubers horizontal (on their sides) in an area that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
- Wet Climates: No extra water until sprout is 5”-6” tall, normal spring rains will give the soil and your tubers all the moisture it needs. Tubers will rot in soggy soils
- Dry Climates: Your tubers need moisture in the soil to grow. If your soil is dry during the spring, water lightly once a week to add and retain moisture in the soil
- After the dahlia sprout is 6” tall, deep soak every 2-3 days
- Fertilizer: Use a slow release, organic fertilizer when you plant, with a low nitrogen number ( low 1st number) Apply a 5-10-10 granular fertilizer 30 – 60 days after you plant.
- For more information, please visit our Dahlia Care page