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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 12:10:19 GMT
I need to cut my dahlias for a show tomorrow  Weather isn't going to get any better and my dahlias are suffering.
Any advice much appreciated.
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Post by Tel on Aug 24, 2013 12:49:03 GMT
You can cut them today, place in buckets etc of water. Just make sure you pierce the stems below the water level, to let any air out of the stems.
I use a pointed small knife to pierce the stem, then give it a slight twist, until any air bubbles have finished coming out of the stem.
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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 12:55:40 GMT
Absolutely pouring now going outside and am basically going to hack back all the blooms that are over the edge of the path between so that at least I can move along before starting on my Westons. Not even going to try the Jomanda / Mary. Colerado Classic is going to be given the same treatment.
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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 12:56:23 GMT
Sorry woops Thanks Tel for reply. Just in a flap.
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 24, 2013 14:16:30 GMT
Good luck. Tel beat me to it. Been out working in friend's new home. Mainly cutting grass and some weeding plus with the new kittens all a bit hectic here.
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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 14:22:11 GMT
I've cut 1 so far.
1
I look like I should be part of the washing machine spin cycle.
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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 14:55:13 GMT
2
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Post by Moonlight on Aug 24, 2013 18:25:43 GMT
I've done my best. and wait. All I can do really.
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Weather isn't going to get any better and my dahlias are suffering.
