Protein and potassium for muscle repair; plus anthocyanins (plant compounds) and omega-3 fats to reduce inflammation. Plain or vanilla yogurt topped with blueberries, grilled salmon over wild rice, or 1-2 cups cooked broccoli.
When to Divide Dahlia Tubers. Dahlia growers know better than to take a chance and leave the tubers in the ground over winter. Excess moisture may rot the roots and a good hard freeze will simply kill them.If you dig them up in spring, you may find a mass of mushy, rotten tubers which will not produce.During spring, before you plant the overwintered root mass, is when to divide dahlia tubers.If you divide when you pull the roots for overwintering, you may find they are not viable in spring, so wait a bit before splitting dahlia tubers. This is because each tuber must have an eye or growth bud that is viable.ow to Divide Dahlia Clumps. Lifting the clump of roots carefully will prevent any mechanical injury which will damage the tubers. This is done in fall, but wait to divide the roots. Find the previous yearâs mother tuber and get rid of her. Her energy is mostly spent and she will not be a good plant.
Select a container with a diameter of 12 to 14 inches and depth of 12 inches or more. Containers with flat bottoms provide better support than tapered pots for these massive plants. Check that the container has adequate drainage holes, as dahlias suffer from wet soil. Drill holes to increase drainage, if necessary.