Market Farming

["Glenda" <aughinbaugh AT ccp.com>]

Speaking of dahlias, any hints for improving vase life of them?  I planted 
just a "garden" variety (from Seeds of Change) and they are not lasting well 
enough to sell.  If I don't have success soon, I'll be pulling them out :-(. 
They are in a high tunnel--lovely height.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T A Patterson" <greengenes AT comcast.net>
To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:45 AM
Subject: [Market-farming] staking tall dahlias


> I'm looking for ideas on staking tall dahlias, the long-stemmed ones that
> run 4-6 ft., perfect for cutflowers.
>
> I've used many of the cheap home center wire "tomato" cages because they
> offer nested storage.  But as you know, the dahlias easily outgrow the
> cages, and I end up needing to add stakes.
>
> Does some kind of tall stake and twine weave work, like with tomatoes?
>
> Thanks for your help.
> /Ted Patterson
> Wayne, PA
>
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