How to divide MONSTER dahlia clump

[Smart Red]

When I divide my dahlias, I do it shortly before planting in the spring. I don't wash my fall roots, just cure and store with whatever soil didn't fall off after curing.

To divide, I put my large root system into a bucket of water to wash off the soil and carefully wiggle the roots until they break apart into smaller root groups.

 

[ducks4you]

Got some good advice regarding Dahlia's and other tender bulbs. On Mid American Gardener they suggested starting your bulbs indoors to get a good root system going, and then transplanting in about a month outside. I am trying this with some gladiola to see if it works.