Hi, I think that pink/reddish purple dot is an eye. But before that the tuber had a sprout and I planted it. But When I looked at it the sprout turned black. Not sure if I should try again or what my error is. I did water them a good amount the first time. Im also in Texas.
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You are correct. That is an eye. You should plant the clump 6 inches deep, cover completely and start watering once you see growth pop through the soil.
I’m from Washington State where it stays cool past the 4th of July. I’m wondering how well dahlias do in the Texas heat? My dahlias get sad and droopy if we have a few days in a row above 80.