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Emily Smith

Want to start your dahlias earlier this year? All you need is a sandwich bag and a handful of compost

picture of large dahlia tuber being held to camera.

Although gardening needs a lot of patience, there are some things we wish would grow quicker so we could enjoy them for longer. Dahlias are certainly on that list, and with this genius method, you can bring forward their growing process.

If you know how to grow dahlias, you'll be aware of how high-maintenance their tubers can be, both with storing them through the winter and when you can safely replant them come springtime. No matter how well you protect your plants from frost, dahlia tubers are particularly susceptible and need to be stored until temperatures reach a safe, warm average.

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