once i have cleaned all the soil off the tubers what is the white powder that they should be dusted with? thankyou
This would be fungicide powder. This will keep them from rotting. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
I've germinated some local commercial dahlia and zinnia seeds.2 weeks later planted then in small pots using local nursery garden soil. After a while the upper leaves turned curly and the growth appear stunted. Does anyone have any idea what causing it? Disease from the soil, pest or plant overheat because i'm living here in malaysia. Thank you
There may be more than one thing causing these signs of disorder. I live in Thailand and with the current wet season it is hard to keep plants pest and disease free.
The dried discolored drying/dying growth could be from a fungal disease. And the new leaf distorted growth is probably a sucking insect pest on the under side of the leaves, like aphids or psyllids or leaf hoppers. And sometimes it is the pest that vectors/introduces the pathogen into the plant tissue.
All you can do is to keep the plants as healthy as possible with good water management and fertilization.
I don't know your resources there in Malaysia, but here in Thailand the large shops like TESCO and HOMEPRO have some gardening proucts, and we have Lazada. I see that Lazada is in Malaysia too, and they have a neem oil product available that can be used for pest suppression. You will need a small spray bottle. https://www.lazada.com.my/products/organic-verdana-cold-pressed-neem-oil-32-fluid-ounce-un-refined-filtered-high-azadirachtin-content-for-indoor-and-outdoor-plant-spray-plant-care-pet-care-skin-care-hair-care-i145050411-s169008783.html?spm=a2o4k.searchlist.list.19.356a5027Q68uel&search=1
This Black Gold organic fertilizer product looks good,but I haven't use it. It has a trichoderma biological fungicide component too. This can be sprayed and applied as a soil drench.
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/blackgold-bio-organic-fertilizer-with-trichopower-mix-greenearth-re-packing-1-kg-i360566918-s511144644.html?spm=a2o4k.searchlist.list.5.513e7cd5EwuDOD&search=1
I have read about growing dahlias from seed. I am in the process of doing so, however I have purchase several dwarf dahlias that I have some successful cuttings from. The assume these plants are from seed because on the one I took out, there is absolutely no sign of tubers. In your explanation of how to produce tubers from seeded dahlia plants, you say only, repot the plant and allow them to go dormant for the winter. I am a novice and have NO idea what to do with the plant after being repotted. I know I must repot it before the first frost, which won't be long, but once repotted, what are the instructions? What temperature over winter? How much watering if any? What kind of soil should I repot them in? Do the leaves fall off? I have no idea what allowing them to go dormant means. I've googling but have found nothing about young dahlias. Sure would appreciate some help here. Frost is coming soon, so an answer pronto would be great! Thanks so much Linda
It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but they will be somewhat tolerant of mistakes. I have found an article for you that will give you a little more specific detail. If you are ever in doubt, you can just grow then in container and keep them as you would a standard houseplant. Otherwise, follow these instructions from this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlias-annual-or-perennial.htm
I live on the coast of North Carolina. Just been through 2 late season hurricanes and my Dahlias were ripped and torn. I cut them back to about 6-7 inches, just where they were broken by the winds. Now, some are leafing out again. Can these by dug up to winder over in my garage, or should I wait until it is colder? Our winters are so mild, I usually just leave them alone. Thanks in advance for you kind interest! Peggy
If you generally leave in the ground in your garden, you can leave them.
If you want to dig up, I would wait until it gets colder or the foliage gets touched by the cold.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
Before packing the tubers away should I cut off the roots growing out of the ends of the tubers and cut off the stalks. Also, how can I tell which is the 'mother' tuber (for next spring)? Thank you. Marsha
Leave roots intact if they are plump. The very fine roots can be removed but this isn't necessary. Here are articles; the first link is on storing dahlia tubers and the second is on identifying the "mother". You might enjoy browsing other pages on the 'dahilas.net" website. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm
http://www.dahlias.net/dahwebpg/TuberStor/TuberStor3.htm
but leaves are starting to curl on the second week and after. Am I doing something wrong? Thank you Marc
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htm
I took out my stored dahlias and they are shriveled. Can I still plant them? Will they bloom?
If they're soft, you've lost them. If they're firm then when it comes to potting them up soak them in warm, water for 24hrs before potting them.