Dahlias are undemanding in the summer and in the autumn they need special attention growers. A large amount of work is often associated with the fact that the dahlias, being thermophilic, can not remain in the soil for the winter.
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In anticipation of the warm spring weather the plant is stored in the basement, and then planted again. Proper preparation of dahlias for the winter is important.
What care is needed in the autumn plant
In the autumn of care for dahlias focused on providing a safe wintering tubers. At this time they need a soil where they grow well. To do this, remove fallen leaves and dead grass. It is necessary to prepare for the coming winter. Preparing flowers for the winter time, it includes a series of works that does not cause too much difficulty on the part of the gardener. To do this, follow these steps:
- cut flowers;
- dig up the tubers;
- make the soil fertilizer.
Clearing of land will help eliminate the likelihood of transmission of all types of diseases that affect the plant. The soil around the bushes must be thoroughly cleaned of fallen leaves, twigs and debris, as they contain the fungal infection.
If the gardener finds dahlias affected by a certain disease, you will need to remove them in order to stop the spread of infection.
If you constantly pour large amounts of water, it will lead to rotting of the root system. To prevent this, watering stop for 1 week before digging up the plant. Preparing flowers for the winter, at the beginning of autumn in the soil fertilized.
How to dig dahlias
It is not recommended to start this work, if sheets of green and blooming is still ongoing. But do not wait for extreme cold, because they can cause destruction of the root system. Step by step procedure:
- If dahlias have trunk and leaves them cut off.
- Departing from the center of the plant, bush dig a circle. Tubers are carefully lifted off the ground, so as not to tear the roots. Better dig a fork so as not to damage the tubers. First, you need to dig a circular bush at a distance of 25 cm from the plant. All work is carried out carefully and slowly.
- Tubers are clear of the ground. Opinions about washing tubers gardeners diverge. Some people think that they need to be cleaned to notice damage, while others think that this is not necessary. On the contrary, the root can be damaged during washing, resulting in rotting dahlias during storage.
- When the roots are cleaned, it is possible to a thorough examination of the tubers for damage or any other disease or injury.
- Tubers are laid out to dry.
- Then disinfect root potassium permanganate.
- By dividing rhizomes, it is necessary to start marking. Labeled planting material does not allow to mix at planting dahlias.
- Dried and disinfected roots are sent to winter in a box with sand or sawdust.
The house plants need to keep in a cool place. They are placed in boxes and have a balcony. Well dried tubers are protected from decay. If you follow the recommendations, then the spring will have an excellent gardener tubers, and in the summer - an elegant flower beds.
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