How to Grow Dahlias
Determine which of the dahlia varieties you would like to grow.. Purchase fresh dahlia tubers.. Decide where to plant your dahlias based on your climate zone.
Steps
Determine which of the dahlia varieties you would like to grow.
Determine which of the dahlia varieties you would like to grow.
Purchase fresh dahlia tubers.
Purchase fresh dahlia tubers.
Decide where to plant your dahlias based on your climate zone.
Decide where to plant your dahlias based on your climate zone.
Plant dahlias late in the spring.
Plant dahlias late in the spring.
Select a location with full sun and low wind.
Select a location with full sun and low wind.
Plant your dahlias in well-drained, fertile soil.
Plant your dahlias in well-drained, fertile soil.
Add compost or manure to your soil.
Add compost or manure to your soil.
Dig holes for the dahlias tubers.
Dig holes for the dahlias tubers.
Fertilize the holes before planting the dahlias.
Fertilize the holes before planting the dahlias.
Plant dahlias in the prepared holes.
Plant dahlias in the prepared holes.
Water and fertilize dahlias once sprouts show.
Water and fertilize dahlias once sprouts show.
Fertilize with a low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer.
Fertilize with a low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer.
Stake growing dahlias if you are using taller varieties.
Stake growing dahlias if you are using taller varieties.
Disbud the dahlias to produce a single, large bloom.
Disbud the dahlias to produce a single, large bloom.
Store your dahlia tubers indoors over the winter
Store your dahlia tubers indoors over the winter
Examine your stored tubers for rot or dryness.
Examine your stored tubers for rot or dryness.
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