How to propagate dahlias in spring: 3 simple rules – the flower will bloom with lush buds

26.02.2024 13:00

In order for dahlias to delight you with their bright colours during the season, it is extremely important to propagate them correctly.

It is better to take cuttings towards the end of winter or early spring.

Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh told us what other subtleties should be paid attention to in order to propagate dahlias.

According to the expert, it is extremely important to follow three simple but very effective rules.

Take note

Before starting the cutting procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly disinfect the containers in which the flowers will grow.

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Next, buy peat with rotted sawdust and river sand. Keep the ratio one to one.

It is extremely important to disinfect the soil. To do this, you can heat it in the oven for 30 minutes. The temperature should be set within 70-90 degrees Celsius.

After this, treat the soil with biopreparations. This is important for the formation of beneficial microflora in the soil.

After a few days, you can begin cutting dahlias.

Earlier we talked about why it is necessary to thin out carrot seedlings.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS