I’ve been taking cuttings following your guidance. It’s fun. They are doing well. One failed my fault. Some tubers seem to make too many sprouts and some not as much. I’m learning things and enjoying the process. Thank you again.
Do cuttings have to come from tubers? Can they be taken from higher on the stems? Stem cuttings? Or side shoots with flower buds removed? Have you noticed a difference in tuber production from cuttings versus tubers? Thank you!
thank you. out of a dozen i have 4 super healthy cuttings. just took cuttings from a dahlia grown from seed and they are all doing great. i appreciate the instruction.@@MoorfieldFarmFlowers
Hi thanks for your question. We are mixing peat free with sifted topsoil here. Seed starting compost has very little fertiliser so not suitable, potting compost is more like it, but it’s composition can be so variable .
Do you have any advice on how to grow dahlias in pots/containers as I only have a courtyard type garden? What type of pots are best. Your advice would be appreciated. 😊
Hi thanks for your question. I can't offer advice based on experience as I don't grow them in pots. But I can offer some general advice on potential pitfalls. Firstly choose a variety that is small enough to grow in pots - I suggest nothing over 2ft high and only one plant per pot. Use as large a pot as possible - porous such as clay is best. Use a mineral based compost such as John Innes No 2, standard peat free composts will quickly dry out as dahlias are very thirsty. Lastly, in a pot you will need to add feed regularly as the small volume of compost will rapidly deplete of nutrients. A healthy dahlia in a pot is a thing of beauty - good luck!
Love your videos. Clear and concise detailed information. thx you.
Thank you Bonnie for taking the time to comment, it's appreciated.
I’ve been taking cuttings following your guidance. It’s fun. They are doing well. One failed my fault. Some tubers seem to make too many sprouts and some not as much. I’m learning things and enjoying the process. Thank you again.
Thanks again Leslie, yes each variety is different in this way. I am glad you are enjoying your growing.
Do cuttings have to come from tubers? Can they be taken from higher on the stems? Stem cuttings? Or side shoots with flower buds removed?
Have you noticed a difference in tuber production from cuttings versus tubers?
Thank you!
very helpful. thank you.
Thanks Songbird, I hope yours are coming along well.
thank you. out of a dozen i have 4 super healthy cuttings. just took cuttings from a dahlia grown from seed and they are all doing great. i appreciate the instruction.@@MoorfieldFarmFlowers
Good info, are you using ap potting soil as the compost,or seed starting mix?
Hi thanks for your question. We are mixing peat free with sifted topsoil here. Seed starting compost has very little fertiliser so not suitable, potting compost is more like it, but it’s composition can be so variable .
Do you have any advice on how to grow dahlias in pots/containers as I only have a courtyard type garden? What type of pots are best. Your advice would be appreciated. 😊
Hi thanks for your question. I can't offer advice based on experience as I don't grow them in pots. But I can offer some general advice on potential pitfalls. Firstly choose a variety that is small enough to grow in pots - I suggest nothing over 2ft high and only one plant per pot. Use as large a pot as possible - porous such as clay is best. Use a mineral based compost such as John Innes No 2, standard peat free composts will quickly dry out as dahlias are very thirsty. Lastly, in a pot you will need to add feed regularly as the small volume of compost will rapidly deplete of nutrients. A healthy dahlia in a pot is a thing of beauty - good luck!
@@MoorfieldFarmFlowers Thank you for your advice. I actually did not know that different composts dried differently.
Nice tutorial. Very detailed.
Thank you!