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Overwintering Dahlia Tubers: The Dig, Inspect, and Store Method

Dig tubers, discard soft ones. Dry firm tubers a few days, wrap individually in newspaper, store in a cardboard box separated. Check in January—if still firm, they'll last until April planting.

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