Students will learn how and when to cut back dahlia plants after frost and safely dig up the tubers for overwintering. Through observation, they’ll track seasonal indicators and begin hands-on harvesting and data collection to prepare tubers for drying.

This activity is 4 of 5 in the "How to Grow Dahlias" collection from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the collection to view the full set of learning resources and learn more about Part 1 of the collection series, "Things to Know Before You Grow."