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how can I divide Begonia Tubers

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VAL23eric | 12:43 Tue 08th Sep 2009 | Gardening
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Can anyone give me advise on how to divide my Begonia Tubers. They are quite large and about three years old. Beautiful flowers every year and I would like more if it is possible to divide or split them.

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The easiest way to divide them is to cut them with a really sharp knife.
Just locate the growing points,much like they eyes on a potato,and cut between them.
If there are no growing points yet,place in a warm dark place and soon the small shoots should show,then you can cut between them.
I managed to cut a large begonia tuber(last year) into 8 viable...
23:27 Wed 09th Sep 2009
The easiest way to divide them is to cut them with a really sharp knife.
Just locate the growing points,much like they eyes on a potato,and cut between them.
If there are no growing points yet,place in a warm dark place and soon the small shoots should show,then you can cut between them.
I managed to cut a large begonia tuber(last year) into 8 viable smaller tubers.
Good advise from Mr Veritas but I would also dust them with yellow sulphur where the cut is to prevent rot.
Thanks carlto,
I have never tried that,but I will!
Sorry carlton I missed an n! LOL

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