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Planting dahlia tubers is easy once you know how. Learn how to plant dahlia tubers, to get your gorgeous dahlias off to a great start.

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Planting dahlia tubers the right way will ensure a field or garden full of fabulous dahlia blooms.

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It’s very important to plant after the risk of all frost has passed, since dahlias are tender plants, and will not fare well with frost.

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A good rule of thumb is to plant your dahlia tubers when the lilacs are blooming.

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You can divide tubers in the fall or the spring, whichever is your preference.

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Some gardeners start their dahlia tubers early in the spring in pots, to give them a head start on the growing season.

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Once the weather has warmed up, and the plants are hardened off, the potted dahlias can be  planted into the garden when the risk of frost has passed.

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You can plant dahlia tubers straight into the ground, although it is important that the tubers are planted in an area that has fertile and well drained soil.

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There are many different ways to plant dahlia tubers. If planting into the ground you can grow them in rows, or just plant them in a sunny spot in your garden.

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Plant in a sunny location in fertile, humus rich soil, which is high in organic matter.

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Tubers should be planted at least 4 to 8 inches deep, to help support the heavy dahlia plant as it grows taller.

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It’s always a good idea to add compost and bonemeal to the planting hole, as dahlias are heavy feeders.

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Space tubers 1.5 to 2.5 feet apart, depending on the size of the dahlia variety. Do not water your dahlias until they are up through the soil and growing well.

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If planting dahlias in rows, corralling is a method to hold the dahlias up. You can also stake individual plants within the rows or garden as needed.

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Dahlias bloom about two and a half to three months after they are planted. Some of the larger varieties will need a little more time.

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