Dahlia tubers moldy

Discussion in 'Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest' started by Fine ocean parker, Jan 17, 2014.

  1. Fine ocean parker

    Fine ocean parker Active Member

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    I just checked my tuber and see there are getting moldy. I thought there were in a dry place but apparently not. This is what I am thinking, bring them inside the house and put them in my very warm and dry furnace room, till they are nice and dry. Then try keeping them in the garage ( they were in the shed before ). I don't think this is ideal but leaving them or just moving them to the garage is worse.
    Any ideas???
     
  2. woodschmoe

    woodschmoe Active Member 10 Years

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    It happens, but they're generally tough-as-nails tubers. Rinse off the mold, slice out any rot, dip them in a bleach solution (10% bleach to water), let them dry and put back in storage. It helps, when storing, not to have the tubers touching each other.
     

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