00:04
Bree introduces herself and talks about planting dahlias at the start of May.
00:22
Explanation of the cover crop mix used in the fall and her plan to plant directly into it without additional fertilizer due to existing nitrogen in the soil.
00:43
The importance of having a support system in place before planting dahlias to prevent them from flopping over.
01:09
Bree demonstrates using hoops as the main structure for support and mentions the ability to use hail netting over them if needed.
01:30
Installation of half-inch rebar into the ground which acts as anchors for the hoops.
02:08
Steps on spacing the rebar correctly to match the width of the hoops and tips on hammering them into the ground properly.
03:05
Placing metal hoops over the rebar, with a comparison to other materials like PVC that could be used instead.
03:41
Decision to use hail net only over the most valuable crops due to feeling 'lazy' this year.
04:09
Explanation of using the hoops for hail netting and how they could be adapted for use in a raised bed.
06:00
Bree shows how to check dahlia tubers for eyes or sprouts and how to remove any loose, broken, or unnecessary parts.
07:00
How to divide dahlia tubers with multiple eyes, ensuring each split tuber has its eye for successful growth.
08:57
Advantages of planting from single tubers instead of clumps for easier planting and disease management.
09:42
What to do with a tuber with multiple eyes but only one main tuber, which one shouldn't divide.
09:58
Preference of planting from single tubers and the irrelevance of tuber size in terms of the number of
flowers produced.
10:55
Explanation of what to do if a sprout breaks off a tuber and assurance that the tuber should still sprout anew.
11:01
Planting process for the tubers, including spacing, orientation, and depth, with adjustments mentioned for different soil types.
12:47
The process for planting the tubers on their side to prevent rot, particularly important in clay soils.
13:16
Introduction to the biodegradable jute netting used for horizontal support, and the decision to move away from using plastic netting like hortonova.
14:06
Process of attaching the jute netting to the hoops with zip ties and ensuring it remains taut for effective support.
15:10
Bree stresses the importance of pulling the netting tight enough and shares plans for adding an additional layer of support as the dahlias grow taller.
15:45
Discussion on what to do if expecting a lot of rain, mentioning the use of a tarp to avoid waterlogging in clay soil.
15:58
Reminder to secure irrigation lines before planting to avoid damaging the dahlias.
16:28
Mention of future action to pinch the dahlias once they sprout to encourage a bushier growth rather than a top-heavy one.
17:01
Conclusion with a reminder to like and subscribe.
