Do I Break Dahlia Bulb Apart For Planting Or Is It Planted As Just 1 Big Piece?

I’ve grown dahlias many times but it was from already started plants. Never started from bulbs. I don’t know if the clump of a bulb is 1 piece or if I can break apart to get more plants out of it.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 03/10/2020 @ 12:46 pm

They can be separated for planting! These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/tips-dahlia-planting.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-care-grow-dahlia-plant.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-companion-plants.htm ^[4]

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