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Post by johndoe on Oct 31, 2016 16:10:57 GMT
Nice one JD, all mine a cut down ready for the lift in a few weeks. I will dig some up and leave some until towards Christmas then dig some more then probably dig some after Christmas hehe. Its all good fun. I had a trip out to Barry Davies yesterday to get next years world beaters hehe. If you are in need of anything just ask. Ian NC Hope you left some world beaters for me!!! You know I need all the help I can get  . Don't forget what I said about help with trialling, I've now got a bit of spare space  .
Hope all's well with you and the family.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2016 16:56:32 GMT
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Post by dahliaholic on Oct 31, 2016 18:42:41 GMT
I'm going to have quite a lot of spare tubers which I would be interested in swopping.
I see there is a "Swops" thread in the general gardening section, but nobody has used it for a few months.
Would I be best to publish my list on there, or should I put it on the Dahlias section? If the latter, am I best to start a new thread or would I get more attention if I put it in this 2016 dahlia season thread?
In general I guess that my list of spares will probably be of more interest to specialist dahlia growers than to general gardeners........
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Post by johndoe on Oct 31, 2016 19:49:40 GMT
I'm going to have quite a lot of spare tubers which I would be interested in swopping. I see there is a "Swops" thread in the general gardening section, but nobody has used it for a few months. Would I be best to publish my list on there, or should I put it on the Dahlias section? If the latter, am I best to start a new thread or would I get more attention if I put it in this 2016 dahlia season thread? In general I guess that my list of spares will probably be of more interest to specialist dahlia growers than to general gardeners........ I think it would be best to just put your list on this thread. That's what I'll do when I know what I'll have spare. |
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Post by ste b on Oct 31, 2016 20:37:14 GMT
I cut my dahlias down half way then take top nets off as soon as I stop showing , then a few weeks later cut down again and take bottom net off , the only reason I cut down this way is to keep on top of the job I have been growing 700 the last few years and can't take weekends off for cutting down and lifting so this way works for me , a hour a day before work is all I have , I have not fed my dahlias since August , and I never feed the tubers all this feeding tubers with potash to ripon them is new to me , but it seems to work ok , don't forget dahlia buds winter is coming. Ste d k o t n
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Post by robh on Nov 4, 2016 19:04:57 GMT
Have lifted about 280 dahlias this week just have about 80 small pot tubers and some odd ones dotting about dumped those that were poor next week plan to lift the mypex spread last years compost and get 10ton of cow manure it's been standing 2 years will put some on the garden and put the rest on the heap Then just lawn to cut and new shed to put up I will be dropping quite a few various and will have spares of others so once I'm sorted I will put a list of what I have and members are welcome to them it's only right that if poss I can help people as over the years people have helped me have had a look at some photos of the trials and to be honest there is not much difference colour or shape wise to what I have already got
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Post by robh on Nov 4, 2016 19:07:45 GMT
When you are looking at decs and have 7or8 whites with a centre flush it gets confusing I also have Ruskin Diane primrose Diane and winholme Diane I get a bit colour blind
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Post by derekbrooks on Nov 4, 2016 20:37:27 GMT
Hi Robh, I could do with a tuber of Ruskin Diane, or one of its sports, so could you send me one please . I will gladly pay the postage, or if you would rather swop I will tell you what varieties I have.. Please let me know. Thanks.Derek
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Post by dahliaholic on Nov 4, 2016 20:42:39 GMT
Further to my recent post re swops, the varieties I would like to acquire are Allan Snowfire, Askwith Edna, Avon anything, Blyton Everest, Cherwell Linnet, John Hill, Josudi anything, Jubilee Boy, Martina, and Westerton JWH.
I've not dug my own up yet so am unsure of exactly what I will have spare, but I am very confident that I will have at least one spare of each of the following.
Barbarry Drum, Blackjack, Blyton Golden Girl, Carols Spanish Dancer, Clearview Daniel, Don Hill, Gwyneth, Hapet Charmant, Hapet Daydream, Hillcrest Duncan Edwards, Hillcrest Jersie, Kenora Sunset, Marion Storer, Parkland Rave, Penhill Autumn Shades, Ryecroft Delight, Trooper Dan, Wandas Capella, Weston Buccaneer, Weston Pirate, and Weston Spanish Dancer.
If you are interested please drop me a personal message.
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Post by diggie on Nov 5, 2016 11:52:19 GMT
Further to my recent post re swops, the varieties I would like to acquire are Allan Snowfire, Askwith Edna, Avon anything, Blyton Everest, Cherwell Linnet, John Hill, Josudi anything, Jubilee Boy, Martina, and Westerton JWH. I've not dug my own up yet so am unsure of exactly what I will have spare, but I am very confident that I will have at least one spare of each of the following. Barbarry Drum, Blackjack, Blyton Golden Girl, Carols Spanish Dancer, Clearview Daniel, Don Hill, Gwyneth, Hapet Charmant, Hapet Daydream, Hillcrest Duncan Edwards, Hillcrest Jersie, Kenora Sunset, Marion Storer, Parkland Rave, Penhill Autumn Shades, Ryecroft Delight, Trooper Dan, Wandas Capella, Weston Buccaneer, Weston Pirate, and Weston Spanish Dancer. If you are interested please drop me a personal message. Hi dahliaholic, I have a couple of tubers of Blyton Everest which hopefully will produce some nice cuttings. Would you like a couple of plants next year? |
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Post by johndoe on Nov 5, 2016 15:08:18 GMT
And then they were gone!! All lifted now, just need to wash, trim, dry, and store them.......oh joy  . Roll on February!!!
 
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2016 17:10:46 GMT
Well done JD great job. Did you get the tubers out through the mypex? I was finding it a struggle so pulled the fabric up first so I could get a spade under the tubers. I've been lifting, washing, trimming, labelling, dipping (dilute jeyes) them and coring them out today. (with my dewalt) Nice bright and breezy day great for drying. Will be all done and dusted early this year.
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Post by johndoe on Nov 6, 2016 9:54:21 GMT
Well done JD great job. Did you get the tubers out through the mypex? I was finding it a struggle so pulled the fabric up first so I could get a spade under the tubers. I've been lifting, washing, trimming, labelling, dipping (dilute jeyes) them and coring them out today. (with my dewalt) Nice bright and breezy day great for drying. Will be all done and dusted early this year. Morning David. I do the same as you. I pull the cover of a row at a time, then pin it back down afterwards. Certainly makes the job easier. Off to the greenhouse now to start cleaning and trimming. I just give mine a good rinse around the crown, and don't bother too much about the compost around the tuber. Seems to work for me  .
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 7, 2016 16:01:17 GMT
I'm rather lazy with mine. I just trim them and leave in the pots till the turn of the year. It works well for me. The ones I lift will have similar treatment, I leave some soil on and cut off any damaged lobes (and dust )....placed in trays of compost and stuck on heated bench ( will only put heat on if it gets really, really cold....then come Jan/Feb will start to moisten compost......roll on Spring?
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Post by johndoe on Nov 8, 2016 12:14:26 GMT
I'm rather lazy with mine. I just trim them and leave in the pots till the turn of the year. It works well for me. The ones I lift will have similar treatment, I leave some soil on and cut off any damaged lobes (and dust )....placed in trays of compost and stuck on heated bench ( will only put heat on if it gets really, really cold....then come Jan/Feb will start to moisten compost......roll on Spring? I'm with you on the washing part Lou. All I do with mine after lifting, is trim off the rats tails, and give them a quick swoosh around in a bucket of water, just to remove any soil off the crown. Then upside down on the bench to dry. I think leaving the soil in between the tuber helps protect it. As you say, It works for Me!!
Have a good winter everybody
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