Dahlia Growing & Storage Guide
Dahlias are grown from a tuberous root. They take about 6-8 weeks to start blooming and they are a cut and come again flower. After 4+ months in the ground, a single tuber will multiply into a tuber clump containing on average between 4-20 tubers. In the fall or spring, these tuber clumps can be dug up and divided into single tubers, multiplying your stock for the next season.
PLANTING
Plant out dahlia tubers in fertile soil once the danger of frost has passed and the soil temps reach 60 degrees F. Plant each tuber 18 inches apart in a location that gets at least 8 hours of sun.
FERTILIZING
​Our flock is made up of chickens, ducks and geese. They free range on pasture and in our woods, grazing and foraging for bugs. They are also fed a locally grown non-gmo grain.
STORAGE OVER WINTER
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STAKING
We recommend staking dahlia plants at a young age to prevent plants and blooms from toppling over. The most common methods are posts with hortonova netting or twine.
VASE LIFE
During the spring, summer and fall months we have seasonal produce available. All grown right here on our farm naturally and organically.
VIRUSES & DISEASES
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PINCHING
When blooms are abundant we have a full bouquet bar where you can choose your own blooms and build your own bouquet! Every bouquet is unique and you can choose as little or as many stems as you'd like.
DIGGING & DIVIDING
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WHERE TO PURCHASE
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