How We Plant Our Dahlias

Earlier this week we planted our big dahlia breeding field. I thought it would be fun to show you each step of the process and how we get organized before planting time. If you’re interested, I’ve included links to all the supplies we use for dahlia prep and planting below. I hope you enjoy seeing the process from start to finish!
FAVORITE DAHLIA PLANTING SUPPLIES:
Walt's Rainy Pacific NW Blend fertilizer 7-4-9: amzn.to/3JzbIOg
Marking flags: amzn.to/3JxrtFp
BCS rototiller (Model 749): www.bcsamerica.com/product/mo...
BCS ridger attachment: www.bcsamerica.com/product/ri...
Metallic EMT conduit: www.lowes.com/pd/Common-1-2-i...
Rose style plant labels 11.5 in tall (heavy duty zinc with galvanized wire): www.everlastlabel.com/product...
Mechanical pencil for metal labels: www.everlastlabel.com/product...
Molded plastic field stakes 1 ¼ in x 12 in tall: www.macore.com/categories/pro...
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  • @rattriffic
    @rattriffic2 ай бұрын

    This is literally insane on the planning level but also makes my brains so incredibly happy. Planning and labeling and having it all done down to the very tiniest detail Is amazing

  • @alwaysbekindlove
    @alwaysbekindlove2 ай бұрын

    Erin is like the Michael Jordan of flower growing. ❤

  • @einzwei3364
    @einzwei3364Ай бұрын

    Bought your book for last years dalia season. Helped me quite a lot. I still have to wait a few days with planting though. Late frost can be a real showstopper here in germany. Keep up the great work that you are doing with your flowers!

  • @MelaniedeMonet
    @MelaniedeMonet22 күн бұрын

    Love this video! Thank you. My husband showed me how to unzip zip ties with regular flat tip screwdriver, so they can be reused rather than cut and thrown away. Just do not pull as tightly when closing. And insert to pull apart without the teeth and grooves touching

  • @emandeli1585
    @emandeli1585Ай бұрын

    francisco did an amazing job at those rows/signage/posts!

  • @cherriethomas9538
    @cherriethomas95382 ай бұрын

    I got 3 packages of seeds from you. One daliah package. I drect seeded them as I didn't get them started early. I cant imagine the work/ process you guys do..i do my garden myself an it can be overwhelming. You have been an inspiration for me to start a small flower cutting bed..i got some green millet an harry balls too should be some great filler. Blessings on a bountiful season.

  • @memethomas5402
    @memethomas54022 ай бұрын

    A-Mazing! I love organizing from the smallest detail to big. Well thought out..makes planting Dahlias Easy Peezee 😊

  • @hansejr
    @hansejr2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

  • @lindseyflinn0420
    @lindseyflinn0420Ай бұрын

    Found u from your show on the magnolia network. I loved it and love what you do!!!!! My old soul truly feels the love for your job. Can't lie I'm super jealous not to have that many flower close by to just visit. Lol! With and love and support your new fan!!!!

  • @nnagle9224
    @nnagle9224Ай бұрын

    This is wonderfully organized. I cannot imagine having soil like yours.

  • @lorihry6236
    @lorihry62362 ай бұрын

    I have planted half my Bees Choice dahlia seeds. Once it warms up more I will plant the others out. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

  • @pocketsofmayhem
    @pocketsofmayhem2 ай бұрын

    This is organizational heaven - it makes my brain sing 😊

  • @joybochsler7160
    @joybochsler71602 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful way to plant and organize Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @sherryhipp6498
    @sherryhipp649828 күн бұрын

    Fantastic, simply fantastic. Thank you for providing such detailed information. I immediately jumped on line and ordered Paw Paw rose labels and a retractable grease pen! Fan in Bozeman, MT

  • @user-ke9bp5vm3m
    @user-ke9bp5vm3m2 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Thank you! I will plant my dahlia beds 6’ apart! I’ve always screwed up how wide to make the walking paths!

  • @bertharios7413
    @bertharios7413Ай бұрын

    Thank you Erin.

  • @debiulrey-crosby4520
    @debiulrey-crosby4520Ай бұрын

    This was so interesting to see your process. I bought dahlia and zinnia seeds this year sos excited to see how things grow.

  • @user-uy7wp8mf8n
    @user-uy7wp8mf8nАй бұрын

    WOW, amazing video. So organised and professional. Thanks for the education. Love your farm and videos.

  • @carolrose4784
    @carolrose47842 ай бұрын

    Amazing work and so well executed. Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-tp7pf3xb3b
    @user-tp7pf3xb3b2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing! You are such a joy to watch!

  • @scalorarson6183
    @scalorarson61832 ай бұрын

    Organization goals!

  • @user-re4ho6ov7r
    @user-re4ho6ov7r2 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you

  • @cindyrae2605
    @cindyrae260523 күн бұрын

    What type of medium is in the tubs that the tubers are in? Is this what they're stored in during the off-season? Thanks..

  • @sixpackyoung9698
    @sixpackyoung96982 ай бұрын

    How did you managed to have no weed around the bulbs.

  • @cheesadavila7945
    @cheesadavila79452 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Can you tell me how far apart you plant dahlias that you start from seed?

  • @musiclover2256

    @musiclover2256

    2 ай бұрын

    If you ordered seeds from floret this year, the booklet that came with the packets should explain how far to plant seedlings apart.

  • @adriaanvanhoeve8703
    @adriaanvanhoeve87032 ай бұрын

    Just curious, are these all second year plants? Whats the reason for keeping so many of each variety?

  • @veriseoul8756

    @veriseoul8756

    2 ай бұрын

    I would imagine it's because they're aiming to grow as many seeds as possible for their breeding program

  • @GardengateDreamer

    @GardengateDreamer

    Ай бұрын

    They are new breeds that will be registered, reproduced and then eventually offered for sale to the public.

  • @firsttimemommy3735
    @firsttimemommy37352 ай бұрын

    Do you soak your roots in water beforehand?

  • @dianequist835

    @dianequist835

    2 ай бұрын

    No, as too much water makes a dahlia tuber soften and rot.

  • @firsttimemommy3735

    @firsttimemommy3735

    2 ай бұрын

    @@dianequist835 Thank you for the information I appreciate it. I thought it would hydrate them.

  • @readysetsleep
    @readysetsleep2 ай бұрын

    What is the medium you store the dahlia tubers in the sterilite storage boxes? I left my tubes in a paper bag over winter and they all ended up as shriveled up tubers 😢

  • @TeamFloret

    @TeamFloret

    Ай бұрын

    If you have the Discovering Dahlias book, there are a few great storage ideas on page 69

  • @lizroberts8168
    @lizroberts81682 ай бұрын

    Interesting that they don’t water them until later.

  • @asaf4070

    @asaf4070

    2 ай бұрын

    Dahlia tubers can rot if you water them before they have developed roots.

  • @bailybeckstrand664
    @bailybeckstrand6642 ай бұрын

    Is it ok to plant tubers that early?

  • @adriaanvanhoeve8703

    @adriaanvanhoeve8703

    2 ай бұрын

    It would depend on your climate. If you plant them deep enough they can avoid late frost in most areas

  • @bailybeckstrand664

    @bailybeckstrand664

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I have been wondering about this

  • @OldReddingFarm
    @OldReddingFarmАй бұрын

    Wow the wind noise ! Don't your professional mics block that? Or were you not using them ?

  • @GardengateDreamer

    @GardengateDreamer

    Ай бұрын

    That's all you got from a otherwise wonderful educational video? Geez.

  • @chrissciolla
    @chrissciolla2 ай бұрын

    Wait, so no landscape fabric? Just when I thought my plans were mirroring yours 🫠