Planting Dahlias:
Tubers and Pot Started Plants

As the plant is put in the hole, dirt should be added to or subtracted from the bottom so that the soil in the pot is about one inch below the surface of soil in the bed. A stake is placed in the hole as close as possible to the stem of the plant. This facilitates securing the stem to the stake with a tie.

Then the hole is filled until the soil surrounding the stem is level with the soil of the bed. A problem can be created if the plant is not marked with an identification tag. I use two--one in the soil next to the plant and one on the stake secured with a wire.

In the event that the soil is not moist when planting, water should be applied to the soil surrounding the plant out at least four inches from the stem.