5 dahlia growing tips in 5 minutes

[@shanlynwebb]

I’ve been putting a band of Vaseline around top stem of dahlias to prevent earwig and caterpillar damage. It works very well 😊 no need for bags.

[@Blossomandbranch]

Yes, that can work-unfortunately in our altitude it often leads to discoloration and burning along the stem as the sun magnifies the Vaseline!

[@sophiagager]

I use Vaseline and it works. Also, set a few beer traps to reduce the population of earwigs. I don't want to get rid of them just reduce the amount.

[@leeannfergusonreed5780]

@@Blossomandbranch where are you located? Just wondering is zone 5a is okay to try out the Vaseline strategy. Thanks!

[@JA51711]

Best video on dahlias : I just purchased my first and I needed this instructional video. Thank you

[@lenavoyles526]

This is the first time I’ve heard anyone mention that they are native to Mexico. Super helpful to know!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Definitely gives you some important knowledge with growing conditions they prefer! ❤️

[@essentialcomforts2166]

In oregon my friend had beautiful dahlia beds. Instead of digging them up, she would dump deep mess of mulch on top and them uncover them in spring.

[@gardenfunwithjane4897]

Great video! I learned a lot and I've been growing dahlias for more than five years thank you!

[@kangtani_indonesia]

Very useful tips for caring for Dahlia flowers, thank you

[@Blossomandbranch]

Thanks so much!

[@jimkingsland1645]

Thank you for the great tips. As always, your thorough explanations of the whys and close up demonstrations of the hows are very useful and informative. Looking forward to more Dahlia vids!

[@LINativePlantConservation]

thank you!! so helpful. i just bought tubers for the first timeever, will grow in spring, thank you!! learning all i can to keep these beauties at their best

[@nicolerosenbaum5731]

Your flowers and farm are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Blossomandbranch]

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[@patriciavincent5076]

Thank you for the information on Neonics used to treat a lot of commercially grown dahlia bulbs. One more reason to buy from organic growers. Thank you

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Thank you for your tips. I learned a lot from you. God bless.

[@PabloBhattacharjee]

Beautiful dalhlias

[@charlotteaustin5979]

Thanks great help as always

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

Great advice!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Glad it was helpful!❤

[@NSF8112]

Thank you so much

[@colleenrowland8401]

Beautiful thank you!

[@hwoodred]

Helpful tips!

[@simplyaliya3286]

Great video. Can you do a tour of the names of your dahlias. Thanks

[@WhoRescuesWho]

I am enjoying your videos. Thanks k you. Can you provide some details on your hoop and net system? Links or key words for searching for a great solution and height for 4-5’ dahlias. I am starting off with 75 tubers this year. Looking for a proper setup to kick off this venture/hobby. Thank you!

[@lilacDaisy111]

SO CONFUSING!!! I just watched a dahlia farm giving advice, and they said to fertilise them heaps (with low Ng or cow poo) and to "water, water, water!" The couple in the garden now have been barely watered, and they did well all summer. Going to think you're onto it, with them being from Mexico

[@Blossomandbranch]

Too much nitrogen will give you healthy leaves for sure! ☺️ I never fertilize mine at all which is probably the opposite end of the spectrum. A little bit will be plenty!

[@Joanweer]

Thank u for this content!! It helped me a lot ❤ but I still have a little doubt, if I can ask you… so.. I planted dahlias in spring without knowing they had bulbs! In fall the plant died and in winter I found out the bulbs. Now these are huge, beautiful and no rotted at all. Probably because winter in my zone is not so cold. So, if the bulbs are perfect there are good chances that they will produce new foliage this spring right?? I’m a little impatient 😢 Thank u once again ❤

[@tracycrider7778]

Yes

[@Aehaze]

Recommendations for insect repellent that’s safe for the Dahlias? I’m having issues with them eating mine. I’ve read that some plants can help prevent them but I don’t have much room for growth where I have mine planted. Also, having a couple plants where the foliage (leaves) appear stunted and not bushy like my other plants. the stems shoot higher above them and are blooming. The foliage just appears to be struggling.

[@alicjamarczak2897]

Can cattle manure (pellet form) be good as alfalfa’s pellet? Watched so many videos. This channel is best! Starting an adventure with Dallas soon

[@brad2548]

What's regular watering maam ? When the topsoil is dry or what is the best timing.

[@roxyp9472]

I planted my dahlias 2 months ago and there growing very nicely but how come the flower did not bloom yet?

[@evahargraves9329]

I plant my in May they flower end july and august, make sure they are fertilized

[@Nickywigs]

THANK YOU 🙏🏽. I uprooted my Dahlias from last year2022. How can I replant them?

[@bravo820]

I am growing dahlias for the first time this year. Everything was going well. I got buds on my dinner plate dahlias and then a squirrel decides to break one of the stalks with many buds on it. Anyway for me to save the stalk and have the buds flower? Will the stem take root if I placed it in soil or water?

[@suzannecerrone7110]

Hi Bri. What do you use for the hoops? Also, what does the alfalfa pellets do? Thank you. I truly appreciate your videos!

[@Blossomandbranch]

These are electrical metal conduit, you can watch our low tunnel video for more on those. :)

[@malloryrichardson3663]

Please, can you tag the video to the comments? I am having difficulty locating the video on low tunnel gardening. I would like more information on electric conduit purposes of low tunnels.

[@juliamahlstedt912]

Thanks for the video! Have you tried rootshield prophylactically on your tubers??

[@Blossomandbranch]

I have not, we don’t experience fusarium wilt with them so I’ve never had the need 😊

[@LeahTravers]

Where do you get your hoops? I only seem to find cheesy ones…

[@breezybears]

How can we grow in Minnesota

[@angieverar3019]

Thank you for these tips! What size organza bags do you buy? Do you use them for any other flowers as well?

[@barbaradykema3441]

Thank you for this info. Where do you order the dahlias?

[@RickLWright]

8 and above leave in ground. 8 and below dig up. That doesnt help me. I live in zone 8. What do I do?

[@Insight-Corrupted]

Can I grow Dahlia's in 5 or 10 gallon pots or more? I bought the ones that grow 32 to 48 inches - thanks

[@hitchyourwagon4720]

What’s an estimated average a florist might pay per dahlia stem?

[@karen07825]

How long do they stay in the hot water?

[@Blossomandbranch]

Until the water is cooled, usually a few hours. :)

[@peoniesandpuppies5197]

Do you do a 12” spacing?

[@Blossomandbranch]

We do!

[@sarahb3565]

So if you had a 3x50 foot row, you'd plant 3 rows of 50 dahlias each? Does that limit flowering?

[@rootedinmedina1470]

Have you ever tried using epsom salt with dahlias?

[@Blossomandbranch]

Nope!

[@redhandspunhandwoven6512]

Quick question - how close do you plant your dahlias?

[@Blossomandbranch]

About 1 foot apart :)

[@redhandspunhandwoven6512]

@@Blossomandbranch Thanks - that was what I have done, but it'd always nice to touch base with a local gardener about things. Now, if I would just not order so many dahlia tubers...

[@tracycrider7778]

@@redhandspunhandwoven6512same ❤❤❤