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All these seeds have come from decorative type dahlias and so may have characteristics of their parents. There is nothing better than growing dahlias from seed. It’s a genetic lottery so all the seedlings will be totally unique and if you want to keep them at the end of the season you can by storing or protecting the tuber. Look at the blog page for more on growing dahlias from seed.
Sow: February–April (under cover)
Seeds: Approx. 25
Type: perennial
Good for: Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
If you save seed, expect exciting variation in the next generation — that genetic unpredictability is part of the fun.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
All these seeds have come from decorative type dahlias and so may have characteristics of their parents. There is nothing better than growing dahlias from seed. It’s a genetic lottery so all the seedlings will be totally unique and if you want to keep them at the end of the season you can by storing or protecting the tuber. Look at the blog page for more on growing dahlias from seed.
Sow: February–April (under cover)
Seeds: Approx. 25
Type: perennial
Good for: Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
If you save seed, expect exciting variation in the next generation — that genetic unpredictability is part of the fun.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
