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SHIPPING

Tubers will be shipped first week in May.  I do not ship until freezing temps are out of the forecast.  Currently, I am shipping only to the Canada (sorry, no international orders). 

Once an order has been placed, I cannot add or subtract items.  Sorry, no cancellations. If you want any additional tubers not included in your original purchase, please place a new order.

Local pickup is available the first week in May free of charge.

MY PROMISE

I guarantee dahlia tubers will arrive at your home healthy, true to picture and with at least one visible eye. Should there be any problems, please contact me within 2 weeks of receiving your order.  I want you all to be satisfied, however, please understand that I can not be held liable for extreme growing conditions, neglect, or pest damage. 

SUBSTITUTIONS

I will not substitute specific order varieties without your permission.  Please review your order.  I don't like switched surprises in my purchased tubers and won’t knowingly do it to you.

DAHLIA CARE

Don't be in a hurry to plant your dahlias.  Wait until all danger of frost is past before planting.  They should not be planted until ground temperature is between 55 and 60 degrees.  Hold off planting if the forecast is predicting a wet stretch and don't water until sprouts appear from the soil.  Newly planted tubers are prone to rot. 

Dahlias thrive in rich well drained soil.  Use slug and snail bait at planting, don't wait until the sprout appears.  Those buggers can ruin your newly planted sprouts overnight.  They usually will survive but will have to wait longer for your blooms.  Dahlias also thrive in full sun and should be planted in a location that receives a minimum of 6-8 hours of sun. 

Dahlias will grow quite large and require additional support.  I insert a stake at planting time before I fill in dirt so I don't damage the tuber later.  I tie them to the stake as they grow.  I also like to cut the bottom of a milk jug off and put the top hole through the stake so it won't move.  You now have a little greenhouse.  It helps keep the water off if it rains and acts as a heating element.  I remove when the sprout is 3-4" high.