Thank you for your videos. I'm located in northern Illinois, too. This is my first year trying out Dahlias. I purchased four established plants from a garden center and will use grow bags like you suggested. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they will thrive on my deck despite not having full sun. I've had luck with sunflowers, so I wanted to try these gorgeous Dahlias.

@ChicagoGardener

2 ай бұрын

You’ll have to let me know how they do!!

Those Dahlia colors look great together ❤! Looking forward to watching them bloom on your rooftop!

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

I can’t wait!!!

Great segment on planting dahlias; looking forward to their progress as I know you are. Thanks!

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

You are my hero, I am growing them for the first time this year in containers. I am in GA, and started 2 already. One is about 2-3 inches and the other is 1 inch. You are my go to person for everything Dahlias in a pot or container and also Zinnias 🌻

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

That’s so exciting!!! I’m happy to know my videos have been helpful. Is it already warm where you are?

Thank you for this video :) I am a beginner and this was very helpful! Bought some plastic containers for mine but decided to switch to grow bags after watching! (I’m in Seattle so plenty of rain here too)

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

If you get a lot of rain, grow bags I’ll be safer. I did do two in larger plastic containers and they survived, but I feel safer using grow bags.

Hey !!! Whatever works for you 😉 TFS

Son muy buenos productos

Excellent share

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@DaveCollierCamping

3 ай бұрын

@@ChicagoGardener always a pleasure

Did you make a video on growing cantaloupe on your deck. I have so many deer my deck is my only grow spot. That's for all the info you have given me.

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

I have this video from the first year I grew melons: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZ-ixJKno8fMoLg.htmlsi=NnLGRj0GwezCWj5p let me know if that helps!

@markmorris9224

3 ай бұрын

@@ChicagoGardener That I will do. Thank you so much.

@markmorris9224

3 ай бұрын

Yes I understand now on what I need to do. The video was very informative and I think I will do well. Thanks

Great info, Bethany 😊 you’re definitely starting these dahlias right🥰 I’m curious to know if you like that Burpee potting mix? I’ll be stocking up on potting mix in 2-3 weeks in preparation for my balcony garden and I wanna make sure whatever I choose is good quality but also not expensive 😅

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

I like it so far! The only brand I’ve had a bad experience with is Vigoro.

I started a few in containers too and they all sprouted and i put them in a south facing window but they seem to be a bit leggy. is it ok ? or should i cut them down? I know I will need to support them but I'm wondering if they will produce like normal with such a leggy start

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

After your plant gets about 4 leaf sets, you can pinch it to make it bushier! If it’s warm enough as well, you can move the dahlias out to get some direct sun but move them back in overnight. That should help with the leggyness.

What compost do you use

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

I’m not tied to any particular brand, whatever is available at the garden center. The one I used this time is Blue Ribbon Organics!

If you were starting dahlias from seed, how many seed started dahlias would you put per 7 gallon bag?

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

It would depend on the mature size of the dahlia in starting. I’m going to sow some dahlia seeds that get at most 16” tall and those I’d put 3 in one 7 gallon grow bag. If your seed packet has spacing recommendations, I’d follow those!

@jennifersharp6624

3 ай бұрын

@@ChicagoGardener - thanks ! It's one of Florets mixes so I think it varies.

Raised bed soil also work?

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

That should work just fine!

@aarongrier4897

3 ай бұрын

@@ChicagoGardener thank you

Very pretty choices for this year! I’m using tubers from last year and the tiny sprouts are the only reason I’m hoping they regrow since I stored the tubers in not ideal conditions.

@ChicagoGardener

3 ай бұрын

I’m still waiting on mine from last year in the garage to sprout. Keeping all my fingers crossed they do!!