When to dig dahlias?

Even experienced gardeners sometimes find it difficult to determine the time when dahlias can be dug out, but not too early.

As you know, the tubers of these flowers are kept poorly, many in the spring with dismay observe moldy or decayed planting material.

Theoretical premises

In order not to lose cherished flowers and save onnext year precious tubers, you need to determine as precisely as possible when digging dahlias. The fact is that even with a noticeable cooling the tubers in the earth continue to ripen. And the longer they stay in the ground, the more chances they have to lie down until the next season. At the end of the summer, light frosts often occur, but this is not an excuse to start digging-usually after them good weather is again established, which is quite suitable for further development of flowers. Approximate time when it's time to dig out dahlias is the beginning of October.

What you need to consider

Since the end of summer, it is necessary to keep a watchful eye onchange the weather and regularly take care of the dahlias. Firstly, the flowers must be systematically tempered, so that the rains do not denude the roots. Secondly, the affected leaves and stalks are cut off to avoid decaying the rest of the plant. Thirdly, if stable colds are established, the time when it is time to excavate dahlias can significantly shift.

And what to do with the tubers further and how to manage to save them until the spring, is told in the article How to store dahlias.