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    Oct 09, 2018 3 minutes

    Dahlia dilemma

    Debbie Smith, British Columbia

    Q I plant my dahlias in large pots each spring and have had good success in the past, but last year I had no flowers. The tubers and foliage look healthy. Do you know why this might happen?

    A If your dahlias get plenty of sun—6 hours or more—then too much nitrogen could be the problem. The folks at Swan Island Dahlias recommend using a low-nitrogen plant food, such as 5-10-10, twice

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