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When to Plant Dahlia Tubers Dahlia tubers can be planted in your garden once all danger of frost has passed, and soil temperatures are at least 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add slow-release plant food and also a stake for each dahlia you plant. Now bury the tuber close to the plant stake, laying the tuber on its side and covering with 4 to 6 inches of soil.

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Figure 1: Pyrophosphate concentration in developing tubers. Developing tuber samples were taken from 14-week-old plants grown in 2.5 L pots. PPi concentration was measured by an enzyme-coupled test.