Storing Dahlias Over Winter

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Dahlias are absolutely beautiful, and I can’t ever imagine being without them.

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However it is quite an arduous task when it comes to digging up dahlia tubers at the end of the season.

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Once the tubers are dug, it's time to prepare them for storage.

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You don't have to process the tubers right away, just don't leave them in freezing cold temperatures.

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Dahlia tubers are most often cleaned and processed before they are stored away for the winter.

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There are a few different ways to store the dahlia tubers.

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Store the tubers in:

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-peat moss

-sawdust or wood shavings

-slightly moist vermiculite

-wrapped in plastic wrap

-or even wrapped in newspaper

Read our full article to learn all about storing dahlia tubers over winter!

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