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Dahlias - accidentally split tubers

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Maggiethecat · 24/11/2025 21:45

First time digging up dahlias today and didn’t realise how big the tubers were so accidentally cut into a few of the tubers forming part of a bigger clump 😳
How do I deal with this? Will the sliced tubers expose the others in the clump to rot?
I’ve washed the dirt off and left drying on a wire rack indoors and plan to store in the shed or underneath the stairs in plastic pots stuffed with newspaper.

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ByQuaintAzureWasp · 25/11/2025 01:55

Pull off the bits you've sliced. You shouldn't wash them either, brush the dirt off.

Geneticsbunny · 25/11/2025 07:44

You get free extra plants next year. This is how you divide them so as long as the but bits are big enough you just get new plants.

Maggiethecat · 25/11/2025 08:13

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 25/11/2025 01:55

Pull off the bits you've sliced. You shouldn't wash them either, brush the dirt off.

Oops, will make sure they’re properly dry before storing!

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