Hello
I have trouble storing these over winter, no matter how carefull I am I don't seem to be able to keep them from rotting off in store.
I have tried keeping them upside down, packing in dry sawdust etc etc.
Any tips or advice please?
Thanks
Dahlias
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Re: Dahlias
I am no expert, but last year I just dug mine up and left them to drain upside down against an old pipe in the garage.
I always meant to pack them in dryish peat for winter, but never got around to it. They were a bit wrinkly, but I planted them on the off chance and they were glorious all summer.
I always meant to pack them in dryish peat for winter, but never got around to it. They were a bit wrinkly, but I planted them on the off chance and they were glorious all summer.
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Re: Dahlias
Dust them with Flowers of Sulphur(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flowers-Sulph ... 797wt_1037) before storing them. it inhibits rotting.
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