Growing Beautiful Dahlias: Tips & Care for Gorgeous Blooms in the SF Bay Area

UC Marin Master Gardener Paula Jaffe shares her tips for growing healthy dahlias with beautiful blooms in the SF Bay Area. Paula is also a member of the San Francisco Dahlia Society and longtime dahlia grower. Want to skip ahead? Learn from these sections: • Buying dahlia tubers & cuttings: 00:01:05 • Paula's anti-gopher protection method: 00:02:20 • Dahlia tubers - checking, dividing & planting: 00:03:07 • Tubers that won't grow: 00:05:54 • Planting tubers: 00:06:46 • Dahlia cuttings - hardening & planting: 00:08:52 • Early season tips for establishing your dahlia: 00:13:09 • Growing season care advice & tips for more blooms: 00:15:11 • Overwintering & storing dahlias: 00:20:51 PAULA'S COPPER RINGS for repelling snails and slugs are made from raw copper flashing strip that is sold in a roll, about 2" wide. You can use a width that works for you; purchase these online or at most hardware stores. SOIL AMENDMENTS: In the video, Paula uses mycorrhizae, organic slow-release fertilizer and worm castings when planting cuttings and tubers. For more information on earth-friendly, sustainable gardening advice, please check out our website at https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-marin-maste....