Dig-up Dahlias or Leave in the Ground - Tips for winterizing and storing dahlias for the winter

Dahlias are prone to rot or die from freezing temperatures, however they are super easy to dig up and store for those in cold or wet winter climates. Here Andy will discuss situations around winterizing dahlias, with an overview of how to dig dahlias up and store them effectively for growth the next year.
Backyard Adventures with Andy Wright is a channel devoted to all-thing gardening and yard care, along with random "adventures" that include statue making, building a pizza oven (coming soon), home entertainment tips, and more. Tune-in for some inspiration and instruction on all things home and yard!
Focus Questions: How does one deal with dahlias in the winter? What tips could you give me for digging up and storing dahlias?

[@lyndia2]

Love the video

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

Thanks! Be careful about moisture (rot) and temperature. Check monthly the first year or so to get familiar with how the storage works out.

[@gardeningwithusha]

Superb....very informative videos 👍

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

Thanks! I am planning to do a test where I store other tubulars in different mediums and methods, and then show the after-result of how they compare. More soon!

[@cutflower36]

Good info, wonder if you did any videos on your soil ? Soil amendment, or what kind of soil do you use. The tubers look big and healthy. Myself, I never lift mine. Just cover real good.

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

I typically add compost periodically to my soil, and every year, a fresh layer of mulch helps keep it healthy. Specifically, the mulch is usually a mix of composted yard waste and wood chips/shavings.

[@jmchatfield1]

Is calling them "tubulars" a regional thing? I've never heard them called a tubular before 😮

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

It might be...I hear this around quite a bit, but I have never researched the history of the term.

[@GoAheadAndMakeMe]

@@backyardadventureswithandy It's TUBERS, not tubes or tubulars 😄

[@sydneth_]

First! Sorry I was late

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

Yes...my favorite fan!

[@kibsNbits369]

Storing them in a shed located in Wisconsin during the winter would be on reaches below negative degrees most winters here.

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

Good point...perhaps a garage attached to a house? Sometimes, these out buildings are able to hold enough temperature.

[@entiatwarocks]

Do you have to have clear plastic bags. I have white trash liners that I can use will that work ok?

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

One caution...make sure the dahlias are dried out for several days and not in a warmer/wet environment, and periodically check them for mold or rot. I have a video I am preparing on different storage methods, and if they are to damp, issues may come.

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

And, the color/transparency of bag doesn't matter from my experience. I would even try brown paper bags.

[@rogersilva77]

Did you spray them during the storage time

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

I do not spray them, but I do watch monthly (or so) to see if there are signs of rot or over drying. Usually, they require nothing.

[@greentreesmatter]

tubulers or tubers?

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

Tubers is the correct wording, but I like tubulars!

[@greentreesmatter]

Ha ha! @@backyardadventureswithandy

[@albertstpierre8728]

They are not tubulars they are tuber

[@backyardadventureswithandy]

You are right, but I have always loved the (wrong) word "tubulars!"