When Robert the Husband and I visited the local flower show / fair on our local village green last August I was mightily impressed with the Dahlias on display.
So of course I couldn’t wait until March of this year rolled around so that I could get on with growing my own. It’s my first time growing this flower and I’m excited to see how they will turn out.
Last month I began the process of growing them by writing all of my pot labels out…
Then I took my tubers carefully out of their wrappings. A typical Dahlia tuber will look like this…..
I decided to give my Dahlia tubers a head start by starting them off in some compost before planting them out.
I placed them in some damp but NOT TOO WET OR THEY’LL ROT soil with a sprout or two visible on the top. They are literally placed on top of the soil and then lightly filled in not packed in tight.
I kept them indoors and after about three weeks they were shooting fantastically. About a week ago we moved the pots to the greenhouse and now they all look like this….
I took this picture this morning. I’m really pleased as they are coming on a treat.
You can tell that from a small shoot in the tuber all those weeks ago a big strong plant is now growing and will hopefully provide me with many, many flowers.
I will not be planting these out in the garden until all risk of frost has passed and will document it when I do so.
To see part 2 of Growing Dahlias – Click here!
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Hi Cherry, I am totally and utterly hooked on your blog! I saw your article in the daily mail and ever since haven’t missed one blog. I work at the family business which is a garden centre, I have always had an interest with growing your own as I am surrounded by it, but I’ve never known where to start. I grew a few tomatoes last year which didn’t go that well (my experienced dad laughed at them when he saw them!!) However I was a very rubbish at watering them! But you have definitely inspired me to grow more this year. I have dug two raised beds,have geraniums and begonias as young plants to bring on and potatoes chitting in my new mini greenhouse, and planted tulip and lily bulbs everywhere! Just simply wanted to say thank you for inspiring me in such a huge way. My dad is so pleased he now has someone to talk ‘veg’ to!
Much Love
Gemma
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