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Am I too late
Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage
where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC |
Am I too late
"Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. Don't expect flowers. In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider |
Am I too late
"Spider" wrote in message ... "Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. Don't expect flowers. In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider Sounds like a sensible idea. I'm not bothered about flowers - I've grown these before and know what they look like - just would like to save them for next season |
Am I too late
On 28 Jul, 18:18, "Spider" wrote:
"Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! *I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. *They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. *Don't expect flowers. *In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. *This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. *If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. *I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. *Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider I'd go along with Sacha, plant them and then punch out growth at around 18 inches, though if you are in a mild part of the country and dont get frosts till November you could alow a few late flowers, you should get tubers for next year, you will probably see the start of new tubers on the dahlias already., I'd find a saheltered part of the garden to plant them , somewhere where they will be stress free. Good luck David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
Am I too late
On 29 Jul, 08:51, Sacha wrote:
On 28/7/08 22:25, in article , "Dave Hill" wrote: On 28 Jul, 18:18, "Spider" wrote: "Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! *I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. *They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. *Don't expect flowers. *In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. *This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. *If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. *I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. *Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider I'd go along with Sacha, snip I'm delighted to hear it David but the credit goes to Spider, not to me!! I know very little about Dahlias but I think she's probably grown one or two and you're definitely a Dahlia expert. *;-)) -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Apologies Spider for not giving you the credit. I must learn to read, I must learn to read, I must learn to read etc. David Hill |
Am I too late
"Dave Hill" wrote in message ... On 29 Jul, 08:51, Sacha wrote: On 28/7/08 22:25, in article , "Dave Hill" wrote: On 28 Jul, 18:18, "Spider" wrote: "Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. Don't expect flowers. In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider I'd go along with Sacha, snip I'm delighted to hear it David but the credit goes to Spider, not to me!! I know very little about Dahlias but I think she's probably grown one or two and you're definitely a Dahlia expert. ;-)) -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Apologies Spider for not giving you the credit. I must learn to read, I must learn to read, I must learn to read etc. David Hill Thanks, David, for the acknowledgement, and Thanks Sacha for redirecting the credit. Very kind and civil of you both. And, David, your very minor mistake is only proof that you're human. Thank goodness for that! :~) As Sacha says, I have grown one or two dahlias. I've also fed several to the voracious slugs and snails in my garden! Now that I've fattened them up, perhaps I should try growing garlic. :~( Spider |
Am I too late
On 31/7/08 18:46, in article , "Spider"
wrote: "Dave Hill" wrote in message ... On 29 Jul, 08:51, Sacha wrote: On 28/7/08 22:25, in article , "Dave Hill" wrote: On 28 Jul, 18:18, "Spider" wrote: "Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. Don't expect flowers. In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider I'd go along with Sacha, snip I'm delighted to hear it David but the credit goes to Spider, not to me!! I know very little about Dahlias but I think she's probably grown one or two and you're definitely a Dahlia expert. ;-)) -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Apologies Spider for not giving you the credit. I must learn to read, I must learn to read, I must learn to read etc. David Hill Thanks, David, for the acknowledgement, and Thanks Sacha for redirecting the credit. Very kind and civil of you both. And, David, your very minor mistake is only proof that you're human. Thank goodness for that! :~) As Sacha says, I have grown one or two dahlias. I've also fed several to the voracious slugs and snails in my garden! Now that I've fattened them up, perhaps I should try growing garlic. :~( Spider When we were at Highgrove (did you hear the thud of a name drop then?) the guide told us that rabbits had got into the herb-planted bit round the house and eaten a lot of the thyme. I said I thought it sounded like a sort of posh ready meal! ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
Am I too late
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 31/7/08 18:46, in article , "Spider" wrote: "Dave Hill" wrote in message ... On 29 Jul, 08:51, Sacha wrote: On 28/7/08 22:25, in article , "Dave Hill" wrote: On 28 Jul, 18:18, "Spider" wrote: "Bald eagle" wrote in message ... Have just discovered some dahlias and begonias in shoe boxes in the garage where I put them to store last year. They all have 3 - 4 inch shoots on them. If I plant them now - in pots - will they do anything this season? If I don't plant them will they overwinter ok for next year? Any opinions gratefully received JC Goodness, you really *are* late! I doubt you'll get much of a performance from this this season but, all the same, I would be inclined to pot them up and water them well and see what happens. They should at least put on some leafy growth, which you can feed with a high potash fertiliser. Don't expect flowers. In fact, if they were mine, I would pinch any flower buds out if they occur, with the idea of feeding up the plant in time for autumn's die-back into the tubers, rather than stress the plant by asking it to flower late. This may sound rather rum, but the well-fed foliage will naturally die back and feed the tubers in readiness for next year. If you *must* see what the flowers look like, just allow one bud to flower, then nip out the rest. At the end of the season (usually first frost for dahlias, slightly sooner for begonias), stop watering and let the foliage die back. I would be inclined to leave the tubers potted up over winter, so you can store them easily. Similarly, you can bring them out in spring and start them in to growth more easily, so you don't have the same problem next year. Good luck. Spider I'd go along with Sacha, snip I'm delighted to hear it David but the credit goes to Spider, not to me!! I know very little about Dahlias but I think she's probably grown one or two and you're definitely a Dahlia expert. ;-)) -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Apologies Spider for not giving you the credit. I must learn to read, I must learn to read, I must learn to read etc. David Hill Thanks, David, for the acknowledgement, and Thanks Sacha for redirecting the credit. Very kind and civil of you both. And, David, your very minor mistake is only proof that you're human. Thank goodness for that! :~) As Sacha says, I have grown one or two dahlias. I've also fed several to the voracious slugs and snails in my garden! Now that I've fattened them up, perhaps I should try growing garlic. :~( Spider When we were at Highgrove (did you hear the thud of a name drop then?) the guide told us that rabbits had got into the herb-planted bit round the house and eaten a lot of the thyme. I said I thought it sounded like a sort of posh ready meal! ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon LOL! Certainly heard the name drop, you lucky thing. I would love to go there. Did this posh ready meal come with dumplings, yum yum? Spider |
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