{"id":113,"date":"2024-09-12T20:53:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahdahlia.com\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2024-09-12T21:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:04:31","slug":"protect-your-dahlias-sanitizing-clippers-between-cuts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tahdahlia.com\/?page_id=113","title":{"rendered":"Sanitize Your Snips For Healthy Dahlias"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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So you bought an expensive cutting that tested negative for a variety of virus, how do you keep virus from spreading when it’s in your garden? There is a lot to say on the topic, but one best practice is sanitizing your clippers between each plant. This post will guide you through why this practice is essential and how to properly sanitize your tools to keep your dahlias healthy.<\/p>\n

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Why Sanitization Matters<\/h3>\n

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Viruses can easily spread from one plant to another through contaminated tools. When you cut into a dahlia, you create an open wound that can be exposed to any viruses lingering on your clippers from previous cuts. Without proper sanitization, these viruses can enter the plant, leading to symptoms such as stunted growth, discolored leaves, or distorted flowers. Over time, the virus can spread throughout your garden, affecting not only your dahlias but also other susceptible plants.<\/p>\n

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What You Need for Sanitization<\/h3>\n

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To effectively sanitize your clippers, you\u2019ll need a few key items:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sanitizing solution<\/strong>: There are a few out there, but a 10% bleach solution has been studied and shown to eliminate virus. There is also a product called Virkon S that can kill virus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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