Alys Fowler Thrifty Gardening Dahlia Cuttings

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⭐️ Taking cuttings of tubers is a cost-effective way to multiply plants.

⭐️ When selecting shoots for cuttings, it's best to choose the healthiest ones while removing any that may rot easily.

⭐️ Cuttings should be about 8 cm long and taken as close to the bottom of the node as possible.

⭐️ The two tiny shoots in the node will become next year's eyes.

⭐️ It's not recommended to strip the entire plant for cuttings as it takes a lot of energy to produce.

⭐️ After filling up the pot with cuttings, cover them with a plastic bag until they root, typically within 2-3 weeks.

⭐️ The best material for cuttings is short, stubby growth rather than long, hollow stems.

⭐️ By taking cuttings from a single tuber, you can get multiple plants for a fraction of the cost.

⭐️ This method offers a cost-effective way to have a diverse and vibrant summer border in your garden.

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00:04 The speaker explains that there are cheap tubers available in the spring, and they're a good way to add color to your summer border.

00:13 The speaker explains how to turn one tuber into five or six plants by selecting the best shoots for cuttings.

00:23 The speaker shows how to take a cutting from the tuber, using a knife to sever it below a node.

01:05 The speaker suggests removing the next set of leaves on the cutting to avoid rot.

01:27 The speaker explains that the node will turn into the tuber, and the shoots will become next year's eyes.

02:00 The speaker suggests filling up a pot with the cuttings and watering them, then covering them with a plastic bag until they root.

02:23 The speaker advises that if the cuttings don't show any signs of root within two or three weeks, they may rot.

02:38 The speaker explains that the best cuttings are around 8 cm long, as longer stems may have hollow sections that are difficult to root.

02:42 The speaker points out that from one pound tuber, they now have six plants, making each plant less than 20 pence, a bargain.

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What is the purpose of taking cuttings of a dahlia tuber?

The purpose is to multiply one tuber into multiple plants.

How can you start a dahlia tuber before planting it?

You can put it in a tray with compost and wait for it to start sprouting.

How long should a dahlia cutting be?

An ideal dahlia cutting is about 8 cm long.

How long does it take for dahlia cuttings to root?

Dahlia cuttings should root within two or three weeks.

What type of growth is best for dahlia cuttings?

Short stubby growth is best for dahlia cuttings.

How many plants can you get from one dahlia tuber?

You can get five or six plants from one dahlia tuber.

How much does each plant cost after taking cuttings?

Each plant costs less than 20p.

Alys Fowler Thrifty Gardening Dahlia Cuttings

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