i Wash and cut my tubers in the greenhouse (outside). I usually dig about 10-15 plants per day (mornings).
then I bring the tubers inside to dry (~ Noon). If the sun is not out I leave them to dry in the greenhouse.
After 4-5 hours, they are usually ready to wrap up (after dinner). Sometimes to insure they are dry, I wait until the next morning.
I mark all tubers with an industrial marker prior to wrapping. If the marker does not easily print on the tuber, it is usually because the tuber is not dry.
I used to wrap 3-4 tubers per plastic wrap. Now I wrap each tuber separately. For each dahlia plant I only save 2 or 3 tubers. If I save more than that, I have a lot more tubers to throw out in the Spring. I pick out the best looking tuber and wrap the plant label with it. Makes it much easier in the Spring. I have a tuber & plant label in one small package.
I pack all plastic wrapped tubers in open top cardboard boxes and store in the basement (~50 degrees most of the winter). I usually have a box for each color: red, yellow, pink and so on. This makes it easier to plan your garden next year.
In the Spring, I do not unwrap any tubers until I actually plant them. Without unwrapping, I can see the plant ID and buds. No buds, no plant.
When I dig the hole, I unwrap the tuber.
