When to Plant Dahlia Seeds
Get your planting hats on! Start those dahlia seeds in flats or trays indoors about 4-5 weeks before the last frost date in spring. Think of it as giving them a cozy indoor spa day. Once the frost has fled and soil temps are hitting that sweet spot of 65-70°F, it’s time for their big outdoor debut!
Where to Plant Dahlia Seeds
Dahlias love the sun—like a beachgoer who can’t get enough of those rays! Choose a full sun spot with well-draining, low nitrogen soil. This will keep them happy and blooming like there’s no tomorrow.
How to Plant Dahlia Seeds
These little seeds are light lovers, so make sure not to bury them too deep when planting! Use plain potting soil—no fancy fertilizers yet, please. Just scatter those seeds on top, give them a gentle press, and let them bask in the sunlight. After 4-5 weeks of indoor pampering, you can transplant them outside. Once they settle in, treat them to some high-phosphorus fertilizer about three weeks later, and watch the magic happen!
How to Care for Dahlias
Keep that fertilizer coming every 3-4 weeks to encourage those spectacular blooms! But beware—overdoing it can turn them into bushy plants with smaller flowers. As fall rolls around and the plants start to wave goodbye, trim them back to about 2 inches above the soil. Time for a spa day for their tubers! Carefully dig them out, let them dry for 1-3 days, and store them in a cool, dry place with minimal sunlight. Come spring, your dahlias will be ready to rise and shine again!
With a little care and love, these darling dahlias will keep your garden colorful and your heart happy!