Hi. I planted dahlias for the first time last year. I’m in zone 3/4 (Vermont) so I started them in pots with lights indoors in April and planted them outdoors in June. I stored the tubers in peat moss over the winter— just took them out and 90% feel firm. But I don’t know what to do next? Mist them? Divide? I don’t see any eyes! Any help would be appreciated.
by Accomplished-Door172
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They look good. Pop them somewhere warm-ish to get them to start waking up. Mine started showing eyes less than a week after being put in the warm part of the basement. Dividing might be easier if you can see eyes and want to get down to single tubers, or you could just cut the clumps into quarters and call it good. Be sure to practice good hygiene and sanitation when you start cutting to help prevent any infections.