I started growing dahlia's last year and have watched dozens of videos on how to grow them. This 20 minutes video is the absolute best I've seen. So many useful and practical ideas. I'm just getting ready to plant this year's crop. The information you provided will be invaluable. Subscribed.
I've been watching your landscape design videos for over a year, and never realised you are a Dahlia farmer!! I clearly have more video bingeing to do :)
@@karenm5681 A completely different channel..although I can't recall off the top of my head what it's called! I've just stumbled across this video by chance. I had no idea she grew cut flowers of any kind.
Really interesting video Eve. You must be the most eloquent dahlia grower on RUclips! When I make my own dahlia growing videos I only say one sentence per clip, any more than that and I’m bound to mess it up by saying something silly! Geoff
Thank you, Geoff, you are too kind! I definitely didn’t feel eloquent while making the video! I’m practicing making videos with lists of notes and not “scripting,” so this one took a few extra tries 😅. Isn’t it so surprising how difficult it is to look “natural” on camera 😂?!
Thanks so much for your generous spirit and sharing tips and ideas that you have learned over the past years as a dahlia farmer. I am relatively new to dahlias- 2 years in pots and now planning my 2nd season in the ground. I've kept notes and ideas in a journal-nothing quite so extensive as your spread sheet though. Might be a great idea going forward.Have overwintered about 30 varieties and awaiting many more of course. Thanks again - looking forward to implementing some of your tips for 2022.
Thank you for these absolutely valuable tips. I am starting to grow Dalhias this year in zone 9b. I do hope the heat in summer is not too big of an issue.
Hi Evelyn, can i keep dahlia tubers out of the ground if purchased too late for planting, or will they wither & die. great channel what i've seen so far, Thanks Rob
Thank you so much for this super informative video! How was your first year farming dahlias? What are your tips for first time dahlia farmers? Did you start all of yours from tubers or seeds? I’m super interested in starting my own!🫶🏽🌸
I am so thrilled to find this video. I received dahlias from you just a few weeks ago and potted them up in zone 5a. They already have beautiful sprouts. But like I am sure lots of people do I have ordered so so so many dahlias. This video is very helpful.
Hi Samantha, thank you for ordering dahlias from me!! I ordered too many this year too 😂 I never have enough space. So glad this video could help! Let me know if you have any additional dahlia growing questions!
Thank you! I am planning to grow my dahlias in containers. I thought that adding biochar would be good to improve water (and nutrient) holding capacity of the soil. Have you ever tried that? Greetings from Finland!
You were talking about rotational cover crops to enhance the soil. You may want to look into buck wheat. We use it on our hayland as a rotational crop and it works really well.
Thank you for this video! It is so smart and practical. You don't even have to have a dahlia farm or grow a lot of them to need some kind of planning. I am just a gardener who put in a whole bunch of dahlias (~30 tubers) last year in the garden without a lot of planning. Tags get lost or damaged, and trust me, you may think you know where you plant everything, but you'll forget. Unfortunately, I've lost track of at least half of my dahlias. I'll have to "relabel" them when the flowers come out. I can't wait to put my dahlias in the ground this year--with more planning, of course. Thank you again for your videos! Have you had an experience with gophers or ground dwelling critters? I must have lost 1/3 of my tubers to them last year.
Hi!! Yes, absolutely! I don't know how many times I have planted something without labeling and told myself "I'll remember" 😂🤦♀️. I never remember. I hope your identification and relabeling process this summer goes smoothly! (Here's a random tip that may be helpful: If you ever have any trouble identifying a variety, dahlia facebook groups can be so great for this! People aren't always right, but usually someone will know the same. I've identified so many dahlias this way!). I don't have experience with gophers, groundhogs, etc. (these creatures aren't in my area but I hear they can be so hard on dahlias). I do have trouble with damage from some small rodents (field mice? voles?), but mostly in the late fall. If I dig my dahlia up right away and store them, that helps. I've also noticed that my new landscape fabric mulch seems to create a great habitat for rodents. If you have a local agricultural extension agency or master gardener answer clinic/hotline, I'd recommend starting there for local rodent damage advice... I know there can be tricks, and regionally specific advice might be best! Best wishes! 💐 Eve
@@evelynsgardenandnursery thank you so much this is my 2nd year growing dahlias it was from seeds last year this season I have 25 cultivars that I ordered hopefully It will be successful. 🤞
I have been see a lot of your videos and I could see that you know a lot about plants, mostly in dahlias, soo, I have a question for you. Did you know witch species of dahlias clouds been eaten? I have been looking or a lot of tifferent we sides and I can't find watch concredly species I could use in my citchen recipes. Thanks for your this of dahlias.
Great video, chock full of tips! I have a similar spreadsheet for my dahlias, but I didn't think to include the counts of them and be able to easily tally up the rows! I haven't yet planned the order of where my dahlias will go, but I'll take into account your thoughts and suggestions!
Hi Evelyn 🌷Just wondering if you have any advice on how to deal with grasshoppers ? 😢, I can grow fabulous dahlias, but the grasshoppers are eating the buds before they can bloom and then continue to eat any blooms that managed to survive. Love your RUclips channel and your gardening expertise, thank you!
Just watched all your videos. This is my first year growing dahlias and your videos have great explanations and clear shots! I hope to see more, like a dahlia tour of your garden later this season maybe? Also I have a question, I’m growing in hawaii and my lowest winter temps this year was maybe 70 deg F. I’m planning on digging up my tubers later because I have rainy winters. But how will I know when to dig up my tubers if there is no frost?
Have you considered using tulips during the off season? Probably not in all of your space since it looks like you have a very large space. But its something I’m experimenting with this year.
I'm new to computers & trying to download your spreadsheet but & need help in finding it. How do I find it. I have been growing dahlias for 35 years ( when stationed in England USAF) and love all my dahlias. I grow 93 variety. Please help me.
I live in Alberta, Canada in zone 2-3. I grew my first dinner plate dahlia's this year and was pleasantly surprised with the blooms. I recently pulled them out of the garden. Some of the root systems were huge. My question is should I be dividing them after the first year or should I be waiting for a couple more years. I also sliced through some of the tubers damaging them. I assume I should be removing the damaged ones before I store them. Looking forward to your reply
I’m in Canada too! (Southern BC, near the border.) You’re going to want to dig them up each fall. I experimented 2 years ago with overwintering about 40 of them that I was ok if they didn’t make it. I had heard about overwintering and wanted to see for myself if it could work in my area. We got through winter and appropriately two thirds had turned to complete mush and didn’t come back. Some did survive my experiment, sure, but I have decided it’s not worth the risk. I will dig and store all mine each year, and I’m in zone 8b…pretty much the Hawaii of Canada. It just gets too cold and is so, SO wet. (Dahlias don’t prefer winters like that.) Tip: Dig with a forked tool, not a shovel that will slice tubers…and start farther back from the plant than you think you need to. That should help. It’s good to divide them. It’s tricky knowing how, but you’ll learn. There’s lots of very helpful RUclips channels to educate yourself on what you need to know. (In my humble opinion, Evelyn’s channel is one of the most useful/helpful ones out there, so you’re in the right place!)
For winter cover crop I wonder if winter rye will work…I’ve heard it germinates and grows (slowly) even if it’s cold. I’ve also heard it’s harder to kill off after it’s done it’s job and has strong roots, so do your own research, I don’t have experience with many cover crops since I don’t till, although I do grow some cover crops just for having the flowers there and attracting beneficial insects…pink buckwheat, crimson clover, Dutch clover, phacelia, etc.
Hi there! I don't limit any eyes/sprouts/branches on the tubers, especially newly planted tubers. In fact, once sprouts start coming up and get a few sets of leaves, I pinch/prune the plants to encourage them to make as many branches as possible, which leads to more blooms. It can be good to divide plants every couple of years (3?) because tuber clusters get so big and seem to start growing closer to the soil surface (plus I like to divide to get as many dahlias as possible, in general 😂💐 it's an obsession). Other than that, the more branches, the merrier! I''ll have a video in the works for around June which will go into more pruning details, but in the meantime, here is a great video some resource if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/J00_Xi9rd-w/видео.html
Yes. I’m in southern BC. I experimented with overwintering about 40 dahlias a couple years ago and lost about two thirds of them. If they freeze they turn to mush.
Thank you so much for this super informative video! How was your first year farming dahlias? What are your tips for first time dahlia farmers? Did you start all of yours from tubers or seeds? I’m super interested in starting my own!🫶🏽🌸
I started growing dahlia's last year and have watched dozens of videos on how to grow them. This 20 minutes video is the absolute best I've seen. So many useful and practical ideas. I'm just getting ready to plant this year's crop. The information you provided will be invaluable. Subscribed.
Thanks Eve!
This was wonderful, so excited to find you.
I would love to be on your newsletter
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and the links to additional resources!
I've been watching your landscape design videos for over a year, and never realised you are a Dahlia farmer!! I clearly have more video bingeing to do :)
Wait…there’s more? Is there another channel that Evelyn does as well?
@@karenm5681 A completely different channel..although I can't recall off the top of my head what it's called! I've just stumbled across this video by chance. I had no idea she grew cut flowers of any kind.
@@jaimemorgan5323 Cool! 💐Well, maybe Evelyn will see this thread and point me on the right direction.😊
Wow, I have learnt so much from this video. Thank you!
Really interesting video Eve. You must be the most eloquent dahlia grower on RUclips! When I make my own dahlia growing videos I only say one sentence per clip, any more than that and I’m bound to mess it up by saying something silly! Geoff
Thank you, Geoff, you are too kind! I definitely didn’t feel eloquent while making the video! I’m practicing making videos with lists of notes and not “scripting,” so this one took a few extra tries 😅. Isn’t it so surprising how difficult it is to look “natural” on camera 😂?!
I'm planning to start a Cut flower farm this year just a tiny one, all your information have been so helpful thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for your generous spirit and sharing tips and ideas that you have learned over the past years as a dahlia farmer. I am relatively new to dahlias- 2 years in pots and now planning my 2nd season in the ground. I've kept notes and ideas in a journal-nothing quite so extensive as your spread sheet though. Might be a great idea going forward.Have overwintered about 30 varieties and awaiting many more of course. Thanks again - looking forward to implementing some of your tips for 2022.
Thank you for these absolutely valuable tips. I am starting to grow Dalhias this year in zone 9b. I do hope the heat in summer is not too big of an issue.
You are so organised.
You are the one and only! Just for sharing this kind of information! Hope your dahlia selling was stunning this year!!!
Ah! You're so kind! Thank you so much!
Hi Evelyn, can i keep dahlia tubers out of the ground if purchased too late for planting, or will they wither & die. great channel what i've seen so far, Thanks Rob
Excellent video! I learnt lots & enjoyed your sharing. Thank you 22:04
This is such great information. I'm definitely signing up for your email info and spreadsheet sample!!! Thank you so much. 💓
Thank you so much for this super informative video! How was your first year farming dahlias? What are your tips for first time dahlia farmers? Did you start all of yours from tubers or seeds? I’m super interested in starting my own!🫶🏽🌸
Thank you for your guidance! You are a standout.
Thank you so much! So kind of you to say! I'm glad I can help 💐
I am so thrilled to find this video. I received dahlias from you just a few weeks ago and potted them up in zone 5a. They already have beautiful sprouts. But like I am sure lots of people do I have ordered so so so many dahlias. This video is very helpful.
Hi Samantha, thank you for ordering dahlias from me!! I ordered too many this year too 😂 I never have enough space. So glad this video could help! Let me know if you have any additional dahlia growing questions!
this was well presented... you should do more!
Thank you! I am planning to grow my dahlias in containers. I thought that adding biochar would be good to improve water (and nutrient) holding capacity of the soil. Have you ever tried that? Greetings from Finland!
You were talking about rotational cover crops to enhance the soil. You may want to look into buck wheat. We use it on our hayland as a rotational crop and it works really well.
Great video, thanks
cute earrings!!
Thank you for this video! It is so smart and practical. You don't even have to have a dahlia farm or grow a lot of them to need some kind of planning. I am just a gardener who put in a whole bunch of dahlias (~30 tubers) last year in the garden without a lot of planning. Tags get lost or damaged, and trust me, you may think you know where you plant everything, but you'll forget. Unfortunately, I've lost track of at least half of my dahlias. I'll have to "relabel" them when the flowers come out. I can't wait to put my dahlias in the ground this year--with more planning, of course. Thank you again for your videos!
Have you had an experience with gophers or ground dwelling critters? I must have lost 1/3 of my tubers to them last year.
Hi!! Yes, absolutely! I don't know how many times I have planted something without labeling and told myself "I'll remember" 😂🤦♀️. I never remember.
I hope your identification and relabeling process this summer goes smoothly! (Here's a random tip that may be helpful: If you ever have any trouble identifying a variety, dahlia facebook groups can be so great for this! People aren't always right, but usually someone will know the same. I've identified so many dahlias this way!).
I don't have experience with gophers, groundhogs, etc. (these creatures aren't in my area but I hear they can be so hard on dahlias). I do have trouble with damage from some small rodents (field mice? voles?), but mostly in the late fall. If I dig my dahlia up right away and store them, that helps. I've also noticed that my new landscape fabric mulch seems to create a great habitat for rodents. If you have a local agricultural extension agency or master gardener answer clinic/hotline, I'd recommend starting there for local rodent damage advice... I know there can be tricks, and regionally specific advice might be best!
Best wishes! 💐 Eve
@@evelynsgardenandnursery thank you so much this is my 2nd year growing dahlias it was from seeds last year this season I have 25 cultivars that I ordered hopefully It will be successful. 🤞
I have been see a lot of your videos and I could see that you know a lot about plants, mostly in dahlias, soo, I have a question for you.
Did you know witch species of dahlias clouds been eaten?
I have been looking or a lot of tifferent we sides and I can't find watch concredly species I could use in my citchen recipes.
Thanks for your this of dahlias.
Great video, chock full of tips! I have a similar spreadsheet for my dahlias, but I didn't think to include the counts of them and be able to easily tally up the rows! I haven't yet planned the order of where my dahlias will go, but I'll take into account your thoughts and suggestions!
Hi Eve, great info! Thanks
So glad it was helpful!
Hi Evelyn 🌷Just wondering if you have any advice on how to deal with grasshoppers ? 😢, I can grow fabulous dahlias, but the grasshoppers are eating the buds before they can bloom and then continue to eat any blooms that managed to survive. Love your RUclips channel and your gardening expertise, thank you!
Just watched all your videos. This is my first year growing dahlias and your videos have great explanations and clear shots! I hope to see more, like a dahlia tour of your garden later this season maybe?
Also I have a question, I’m growing in hawaii and my lowest winter temps this year was maybe 70 deg F. I’m planning on digging up my tubers later because I have rainy winters. But how will I know when to dig up my tubers if there is no frost?
Gracias. Muy útil la información dede este video. Saludos desde México. ✌️
So glad I could help! 💐
Have you considered using tulips during the off season? Probably not in all of your space since it looks like you have a very large space. But its something I’m experimenting with this year.
I'm new to computers & trying to download your spreadsheet but & need help in finding it. How do I find it. I have been growing dahlias for 35 years ( when stationed in England USAF) and love all my dahlias. I grow 93
variety. Please help me.
I live in Alberta, Canada in zone 2-3. I grew my first dinner plate dahlia's this year and was pleasantly surprised with the blooms. I recently pulled them out of the garden. Some of the root systems were huge. My question is should I be dividing them after the first year or should I be waiting for a couple more years. I also sliced through some of the tubers damaging them. I assume I should be removing the damaged ones before I store them. Looking forward to your reply
I’m in Canada too! (Southern BC, near the border.)
You’re going to want to dig them up each fall. I experimented 2 years ago with overwintering about 40 of them that I was ok if they didn’t make it. I had heard about overwintering and wanted to see for myself if it could work in my area. We got through winter and appropriately two thirds had turned to complete mush and didn’t come back. Some did survive my experiment, sure, but I have decided it’s not worth the risk. I will dig and store all mine each year, and I’m in zone 8b…pretty much the Hawaii of Canada. It just gets too cold and is so, SO wet. (Dahlias don’t prefer winters like that.)
Tip: Dig with a forked tool, not a shovel that will slice tubers…and start farther back from the plant than you think you need to. That should help.
It’s good to divide them. It’s tricky knowing how, but you’ll learn. There’s lots of very helpful RUclips channels to educate yourself on what you need to know. (In my humble opinion, Evelyn’s channel is one of the most useful/helpful ones out there, so you’re in the right place!)
Apropos pests - what do you do about earwigs? They were especially fierce among a few of my dahlias and in the Chinese cabbage this year.
Would love to sign up for newsletter and receive excel sheet!
Do you have a video about staking your dahlias
For winter cover crop I wonder if winter rye will work…I’ve heard it germinates and grows (slowly) even if it’s cold. I’ve also heard it’s harder to kill off after it’s done it’s job and has strong roots, so do your own research, I don’t have experience with many cover crops since I don’t till, although I do grow some cover crops just for having the flowers there and attracting beneficial insects…pink buckwheat, crimson clover, Dutch clover, phacelia, etc.
Thanks you so much, got one question do you keep just one shoot in tubers or do you let them grow all?
Hi there! I don't limit any eyes/sprouts/branches on the tubers, especially newly planted tubers. In fact, once sprouts start coming up and get a few sets of leaves, I pinch/prune the plants to encourage them to make as many branches as possible, which leads to more blooms.
It can be good to divide plants every couple of years (3?) because tuber clusters get so big and seem to start growing closer to the soil surface (plus I like to divide to get as many dahlias as possible, in general 😂💐 it's an obsession).
Other than that, the more branches, the merrier! I''ll have a video in the works for around June which will go into more pruning details, but in the meantime, here is a great video some resource if you're interested:
ruclips.net/video/J00_Xi9rd-w/видео.html
How do you water your dahlias?
Do you need to dig and store Dahlia's in northern BC? zone 5A
Yes. I’m in southern BC. I experimented with overwintering about 40 dahlias a couple years ago and lost about two thirds of them. If they freeze they turn to mush.
I have lollipop!
it s bloody DAY- LIA not DAAR- LIA
Thank you so much for this super informative video! How was your first year farming dahlias? What are your tips for first time dahlia farmers? Did you start all of yours from tubers or seeds? I’m super interested in starting my own!🫶🏽🌸