How to Grow Dahlias. Stopping . Part 8 (Mid June)

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I want the plants to bush out and produce a number of stems to increase the number of flowers produced. In order to achieve this, the plants must be stopped. I do this by June 16th. Stopping is the process of removing the central growing tip. This forces the plant to put its energy into the side shoots in the leaf axils and produce a number of stronger stems. The plants are now beginning to put on a good amount of growth. In association with https://www.exhibitiongarden.com Check out my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/marksallotmentdiary/ Twitter https://twitter.com/markallotment Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marksallotmentdiary/

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You have definitely got me interested in flowers for show. Never done it before but your techniques definitely make sense. Cheers mate.

great thanks

hi mark, why have you removed your compost tea video?

Looking good. Is this week your normal stopping date. In the south we would wait another week or 2 as they would want to flower too early. I guess we are warmer than you. Keep up the good work. Dave

amazing dahlia update today Mark. !! thanks for sharing !! all the best and happy gardening !!

Superb Dahlia update, we are never too old to learn more! From cuttings to now really great, hope you have time to do regular updates without giving away too much to your show opposition!

So did I hear correctly that you pinch twice? I've always considered it, but never tried it - maybe I will this year :) :)

hi mark can you do that with dahlias grown from seed this year cheers mark

Nice, can't wait to see what they produce.

Awesome update thank you for sharing have a blessed day

Great
Video!