Beginner AF, I’m learning as I go. Wondering if these look okay— I’m specifically wondering if the one in the last two pics look healthy since that one looks so different from the other two. Any input is greatly appreciated 🌸
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Front_Lynx_6770
The soil looks too dry. Just my 2¢, I would replant in pots. Plastic bags can trap too much moisture and rot your tubers, even if they have holes poked in them. Otherwise they look like beginning dahlias, maybe a smidge on the small side. that’s not too big an issue especially if they’re planted shallow. The difference in color is probably just because it’s a different type of dahlia.
SuitablePurchase9612
Basically they all look fine to me – a normal range of outcomes. The one in the last couple pictures just looks like it is taking a little longer and naturally has a bit more dark pigment. It looks to me like the first couple might have been pinched off. If so, it was a bit soon for that… you want several sets of fully developed leaves first. But they will be okay.
Personally, I don’t understand the point of the plastic bags at this stage. In some of the pictures I see some seedlings in proper pots with drainage holes. The dahlias would enjoy such kind treatment as well.
monotonemonkey184748
Almost looks like something is eating your dahlia leaves….
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The soil looks too dry. Just my 2¢, I would replant in pots. Plastic bags can trap too much moisture and rot your tubers, even if they have holes poked in them. Otherwise they look like beginning dahlias, maybe a smidge on the small side. that’s not too big an issue especially if they’re planted shallow. The difference in color is probably just because it’s a different type of dahlia.
Basically they all look fine to me – a normal range of outcomes. The one in the last couple pictures just looks like it is taking a little longer and naturally has a bit more dark pigment. It looks to me like the first couple might have been pinched off. If so, it was a bit soon for that… you want several sets of fully developed leaves first. But they will be okay.
Personally, I don’t understand the point of the plastic bags at this stage. In some of the pictures I see some seedlings in proper pots with drainage holes. The dahlias would enjoy such kind treatment as well.
Almost looks like something is eating your dahlia leaves….