"David Hill" wrote in message
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: ".......Can someone tell me why it has to be after the first frost? What
: does the frost do, and what is the advantage? I've often wondered....."
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: It kicks the tuber into dormancy, otherwise it would keep growing after
: lifting.
: When I first started growing Dahlias Many Many years ago the tubers were
: lifted, dried then stored under our bed.
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: David Hill
: Abacus nurseries
: www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk
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Thanks, David. I suppose that's a good a place as any to store them :O0)