Our last post dove into some key considerations that make a dahlia variety a top choice for those new to the sport. Quick recap: For beginners, we recommend varieties that are relatively inexpensive (to practice on) , prolific bloomers ( to build your confidence and remind you why you love the sport, even if it's work) , good tuber producers (to multiply your stock quickly and provide lots of tuber-diving practice and backups) and ultimately sold by a farmer (not a big

Choosing your first dahlia varieties to grow can feel both exciting and overwhelming. There are literally thousands of named cultivars out there and everyone has their favorites. After growing hundreds of varieties between our Georgia farm and our current farm here in Cache Valley, Utah, I've learned that not all dahlias are created equal when it comes to what I'll call "beginner-friendliness." Some have blooms that are to die for, but don't produce a whole lot of them. Some