First year actually successfully getting dahlias going (hooray for no rot!). Are these ready to be pinched? I want to get as many blooms as possible this summer simply for the enjoyment of cut flowers in my home. These are cafe au lait and cafe au lait rose.
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Could you post a pic from the side?
I pinched right above the third set of true leaves.
Yes they are ready
It depends on your goal. Are you pinching and discarding or are you looking to propagate? If discarding – pinch at 3 sets of leaves or 6″ height (whichever happens sooner). If propagating- wait til 5 sets of leaves to pinch down to 3.