Dahlia Tuber FAQ
About the Tubers
About the TubersGeneral information about our dahlia tubers
Placing Your Order
Placing Your OrderHow to shop our sale + what to expect when you place your order
Receiving Your Order
Receiving Your OrderWhat do do when your tubers arrive + steps for storing your tubers before planting
Growing Tubers
Growing DahliasInformation on how to grow + propagate dahlias
Dahlia Disease
Dahlia DiseaseWhat to do if you suspect any of your tubers have disease
Problems with Order
Problems with Your OrderIf you still have questions after reviewing our FAQs, fill out our Tuber Support Ticket. We will respond within 3-5 business days.
About the Tubers
Want to know more about the letters in our descriptions online? Check out this website for more information on how dahlias are classified. If it's a new variety or hasn't been vetted by the American Dahlia Society to become an official variety yet, it may not be listed.
Our team sorts and divides the tubers through the winter, which are stored in sawdust and kept at a consistent 38ºF once they've been divided. Our tubers are priced and sold as single tubers, though we often send out 2 or more tubers in a small clump so they are less susceptible to damage while in transit to you. If a neck breaks during shipping, you'll still have a viable tuber upon arrival if there's extra tubers still attached. You can also divide the tuber down further to grow more plants once they've sprouted.
In the spring, each tuber is packed by hand and given one more quality check before it goes in the mail. Tubers will be shipped dormant, so it is important to note that the eye(s) may not be visible when you receive them.
On occasion, we'll discover a variety didn't produce good tubers or the tubers didn't store well over the winter. In the event we don't have a variety you ordered, we will substitute with a dahlia tuber of equal or greater value, with similar characteristics when possible.
Are your tubers grown on your farm?
All tubers are homegrown on our farm in Columbus, OH and handled with care by our team through the whole process: planting, growing, digging, dividing, and sorting. Follow along with us on Instagram as we explain each step.
Are your tubers sold in clumps or as individual tubers?
Tubers are priced and sold as single tubers, but may come in a small clump with multiple tubers attached depending on tuber formation. If you receive tubers in a small clump from us, it does NOT mean they are imported.
As a rule, we don't divide tuber clumps down to the single tuber.
1) Shipping small clumps provides a safety factor in case any breakage occurs while your order is being shipped to you. Each order is packed with care, but if a neck breaks during shipping, you'll still receive a viable tuber that will grow a healthy plant.
2) With hundreds of thousands of tubers to clean and divide, simplifying the process allows our crew to work more efficiently. The tubers are divided when they are still dormant and their eyes may be hard to identify.
Are your dahlia tubers organic?
While we are not a certified organic farm, we grow using organic practices whenever we can. If we are experiencing issues with mold, we will dip the tubers in Oxidate after dividing, before the tubers go into storage. See the OMRI certificate for that product here.
Are your tubers tested for disease?
We regularly test our tuber and plant material throughout the growing season in partnership with the Plant Pathology Program at The Ohio State University, and also Oregon State University. If you believe there is an issue with your tuber or plant that was purchased from us, please visit our page on Dahlia Tuber Disease linked here.
Tubers come in all shapes and sizes, but all of these will produce beautiful plants!
