Dahlia Mix Winter Flower Seeds

How to Grow Dahlia Flowers from Seeds

1. Start Indoors:

• Begin 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use a seed tray or small pots filled with moist potting mix.

• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.

2. Germination Conditions:

• Keep in a warm, bright place (ideal: 70–75°F / 21–24°C).

• Maintain moisture — not soggy.

• Germination time: 7–14 days.

3. Transplant Seedlings:

• Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, move them to individual pots.

4. Care Indoors:

• Provide bright light and regular watering.

• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10).

5. Move Outdoors:

• Transplant outdoors in late spring or early summer after the danger of frost.

• Choose a spot with full sun and well-drained soil.

• Space plants 18–24 inches apart.

6. Outdoor Maintenance:

• Water regularly, especially in hot weather.

• Continue fertilizing every 2 weeks.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

      Additional Tips for Success

• Choose varieties suited to your local climate.

• Use sterile potting mix and optionally cover seeds with vermiculite or sand.

• Harden off seedlings before planting outside.

• Monitor for pests and diseases, and protect as needed.