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Description
Description
AGRILABH DAHLIYA SEEDS HOW TO GROW
Dahlia is a member of the Asteraceae family, which also includes the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, zinnia, and aster.
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Key Specs
- Brand – AGRILABH
- Varity: AGRILABH DAHLIYA
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Other Features And Applications Plant Feed. Fertilize regularly for best display.
Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
Soil. Fertile, well-drained soil.
Basic Care Summary. Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. Remove faded flowers.
- Timing: Dahlias are sensitive to frost, so start the seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Alternatively, you can sow them directly outdoors after the last frost has passed.
- Prepare Containers: Use seed-starting trays or small pots with good drainage holes. Fill the containers with a well-draining seed-starting mix or a blend of potting soil, sand, and perlite.
- Sow Seeds: Place one Dahlia seed per container about 1/4 inch deep in the soil. Cover the seeds lightly with soil and gently pat it down.
- Watering: Moisten the soil gently after sowing the seeds. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate.
- Germination: Place the seed trays or pots in a warm and brightly lit area, preferably near a window with indirect sunlight or under grow lights. Dahlia seeds usually germinate within 7-14 days.
- Transplanting: Once the seedlings have developed a few true leaves and are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger containers or directly into the garden.
- Outdoor Planting: Wait until all danger of frost has passed before transplanting the seedlings outdoors. Choose a sunny location in your garden with well-draining soil. Dahlias prefer full sunlight for optimal growth.
- Soil and Fertilizer: Dahlias prefer fertile, well-draining soil. Add some compost or well-rotted organic matter to improve the soil’s fertility. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Dahlias appreciate regular watering, especially during dry periods.
- Support: Some Dahlia varieties can grow tall and require support with stakes or cages to keep them upright.
- Deadheading: To encourage continuous blooming, deadhead spent flowers regularly by removing them at the base. This will stimulate the plant to produce more blooms.
- Overwintering: In colder climates, Dahlias are not hardy and will not survive the winter outdoors. You can either treat them as annuals and replant new seeds each year or dig up the tubers after the first frost, store them indoors in a cool, dry place, and replant them in the spring.