I bought 2 dahlias in spring 2021 and loved them. Dark foliage with red flowers. Forgot to dig them up in fall. Bought 2 more in spring 2022 and dug them up in fall, cleaned off the dirt, and put them in an empty box in my basement which is heated. Opened the box today and they are shriveled. I potted them up this afternoon. Fingers crossed they are alive.

@HookedandRooted

Жыл бұрын

From what I understand shriveled dahlias aren't always "dead", they may surprise you. Good luck! 🤞

They are looking great Steph!

@HookedandRooted

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erin!

ok so I stored mine in straight vermiculite, and they ALL shriveled and dried out completely. I am currently soaking them in a tub of water, and MAYBE they will come back some. But oooops, just learning & Will most likely have to re-up on more tubers. THANK YOU for this informative video!

@HookedandRooted

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, I hope they do ok for you. I've learned that sometimes even once they begin shriveling, they may still be viable. You can always toss a bunch that you think are gonners in some soil, and see if they sprout eyes/green foliage. If they do then they are good! I've tried 4 methods for storing so far. Shredded newspaper, pine bark shavings, vermiculite, and paper grocery bags. So far, the paper grocery bags have done the best for me. I guess it depends on the storage location too. Should be dark and cool (45-55 degrees F). Good luck!!

I haven’t bought any of those expensive variety myself until I can learn to store them properly. I have wondered if those more expensive ones were better quality and easier to store. I was also going to try vermiculite next year rather than animal bedding and I was considering storing them in the garage but it freezes in there. I’ll have to try soaking the tubers that are shriveled and see if I can salvage at least one of my Penhill watermelon dahlias. Thanks.

@HookedandRooted

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Monica! Yes so true. They can certainly be an investment. So best to get a handle on things before we pour too much money into it. I think you can probably salvage that tuber using the method I described here. Give it a go and let me know what happens if you can. Take care!

They look good! I'm afraid to look at mine. I know they are goners haha

@HookedandRooted

2 жыл бұрын

Just do it 😬 you might be able to rehydrate them 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hi, do you spray every layer or just the top? I’m storing some for the first time in pine shavings too. I have mine in a tote in an low temp basement . 😊

@HookedandRooted

Жыл бұрын

Hi there!! I just misted on the top and then closed up the box. I was just adding moisture to the box. It worked well and I only lost a couple which wasn't too bad. Each year is an experiment. I just dug mine up yesterday so tommorow I'll be packing them all up. Hope this helps. Take care!

Do a “dahlia reveal” (like a gender reveal) video when you plant all those so we can see what varieties they are! 🤣😘

@HookedandRooted

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! I was in a bit of a frantic panic to lift them that I forgot all about labels! I'll have to make that a priority this season.

I love Dahlias you start with a few and end up with a load 😂😂😂

@HookedandRooted

2 жыл бұрын

So true! Can become addictive fast!

All of my tubers are very shriveled being stored in vermiculite. Can I soak them overnight and then try to store them again? I have to store them until Mother’s Day!

@HookedandRooted

5 ай бұрын

Yes, you can try to rehydrate them. I've done this in the past. You can pot them up if you would like to get them started in some soil, but it might be a little too early yet depending on what zone your in. Once all chance of frost has past in your zone, then you can plant them out. That just happens to be around mothers day where I am.

@harleyyyy26

5 ай бұрын

@@HookedandRootedI’m 6a, so too early for me! I’ll try to rehydrate and adjust my storage! Thank you!

Some of those dahlias look like they have gall. 😮😨

You’d be surprised that even severely shriveled tubers can grow!

@HookedandRooted

Жыл бұрын

This is true!! I experimented with that this year and one I thought was a dud, sprouted!

@Matty06001

Жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear you say that, I am trying to store dahlias for the first time and don’t know what I’m doing. The best one I only had three tubers and they all look shrunk. I’m going to soak them and restore them and see if I can get them through the winter.

@lynncheney311

Жыл бұрын

Susan Sinclair…I would be hesitant to soak the tuber for fear of rotting. I’ve just planted the shriveled ones and they have, for the most part, sprouted. Good luck.