This is why I divide dahlias when I dig them up. Storage space for undivided dahlia clumps is huge! The photo shows what I compost for about 35 dahlia clumps.

I divided mine before storing for the first time. Actually I used to just replant mostly whole clumps. I was shocked at how much Material I got rid of by diving after digging! So cool to store all my dahlias in just the space of 2x3!

This is a great tip. Thanks for the thread

So what are you getting rid of there?? It looks like you are throwing away bulbs.

virginiarose said:So what are you getting rid of there?? It looks like you are throwing away bulbs.

When I divide the dahlia clumps, I end up with a lot of waste. Some of the tubers are too small to save, others have no eyes and of course some get damaged. I try to save 2-3 of the best tubers from each clump that I dig. That’s more than I need for the next year.

Frank, I'm assuming you also disgard the mother?

frankrichards16 said:

When I divide the dahlia clumps, I end up with a lot of waste. Some of the tubers are too small to save, others have no eyes and of course some get damaged. I try to save 2-3 of the best tubers from each clump that I dig. That’s more than I need for the next year.

ok, thanks!