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Post by Tel on Jan 19, 2011 5:52:37 GMT
This is one way of increasing your dahlia plants without having to take cuttings. Wait until the tuber is showing signs of growth.  You will need a very sharp knife to split the tuber into two or more pieces. Each piece must have at least one tuber and a eye.  Here after splitting you now have to plants.  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jan 19, 2011 6:14:33 GMT
Thanks Tel, that was crystal clear, I shall have a go when some of mine start to shoot.
Do I put Sulpher powder on the cut bit?
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Post by Tel on Jan 19, 2011 7:05:15 GMT
Thanks Tel, that was crystal clear, I shall have a go when some of mine start to shoot. Do I put Sulpher powder on the cut bit? It would be beneficial if you have any. |
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on Jan 19, 2011 18:41:43 GMT
As an alternative to Sulphur Dust you could use any rooting hormone powder, as that used when taking cuttings, as this should have a fungicide and will encourage rooting. Paul  |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 19, 2011 20:10:26 GMT
Thats a good idea....never thought of that  |
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Post by Tel on Jan 19, 2011 20:14:26 GMT
I never thought of that Paul, maybe its because i do not use it for my cuttings, so i did not have a clue what it contained besides hormones to help with rooting. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 19, 2011 20:22:39 GMT
Do you use anything for your cuttings Tel?
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Post by Tel on Jan 19, 2011 20:42:08 GMT
Do you use anything for your cuttings Tel? No Lou, i found all they need is the bottom heat. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 19, 2011 20:43:08 GMT
:)Thanks Tel
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on Jan 20, 2011 19:42:17 GMT
You are very welcome Tel. I have always used the powdered rooting hormone, mainly Strike and also a few years ago the Doff brand. Strike is handy because the container also has an inbuilt little dibber built in the lid. Having said this, as you may know I am a huge believer in seaweed base feeds (Maxicrop mainly and if funds allow). Last year for the first time I used the Maxicrop liquid rooting hormone called Take Root. I couldnt say if was any better or worse than powder as cuttings success seemed similar on a like for like basis. But I love using Maxicrop because it has a dense consistency and call me mad but it just looks the part when adding it to the watering can. Though I am aware that the likes of Chempak are far cheaper. A cheaper alternative and I am convinced tubers love it is in watering them using diluted chicken manure pellets (Gem, Bowers, B&Q etc). The cuttings material just seems to spring to life, but be warned if you have it in your watering can for several days it stinks the greenhouse LOL!
Regards, Paul
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on Jan 20, 2011 19:43:36 GMT
You also are welcome Lou. By the way cheeky heres back at you LOL  |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 20, 2011 21:10:28 GMT
You also are welcome Lou. By the way cheeky heres back at you LOL How kind ;D |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 20, 2011 21:12:02 GMT
You are very welcome Tel. I have always used the powdered rooting hormone, mainly Strike and also a few years ago the Doff brand. Strike is handy because the container also has an inbuilt little dibber built in the lid. Having said this, as you may know I am a huge believer in seaweed base feeds (Maxicrop mainly and if funds allow). Last year for the first time I used the Maxicrop liquid rooting hormone called Take Root. I couldnt say if was any better or worse than powder as cuttings success seemed similar on a like for like basis. But I love using Maxicrop because it has a dense consistency and call me mad but it just looks the part when adding it to the watering can. Though I am aware that the likes of Chempak are far cheaper. A cheaper alternative and I am convinced tubers love it is in watering them using diluted chicken manure pellets (Gem, Bowers, B&Q etc). The cuttings material just seems to spring to life, but be warned if you have it in your watering can for several days it stinks the greenhouse LOL! Regards, Paul Not any more it isn't. Went on T&M's site the other day to order some and it is over £6 a box now  |
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