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    Oct 25, 2009, 11:17 AM
    Growing dahlias from seed
    I am sure I can grow dahlias from seed but will they produce flowers the first year or would I be better to buy tubars? I am starting them next spring (2010) but want to be able to have lots of flowers to cut for my sons wedding in the fall of that year. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.:)
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    Oct 25, 2009, 01:02 PM
    Hi! browndaisy, and welcome to AMHD :)

    Quote Originally Posted by browndaisy View Post
    I am sure I can grow dahlias from seed but will they produce flowers the first year or would I be better to buy tubars? I am starting them next spring (2010) but want to be able to have lots of flowers to cut for my sons wedding in the fall of that year. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.:)
    Starting in March this site had blooms in August, see bottom of page 3:
    Growing Dahlias from Seeds

    A minor point 'bout starting from seed is color can't be guaranteed, where with tubers it can.

    Other links of interest:
    The American Dahlia Society - Home
    How to Grow Dahlias
    A PDF of above page:
    http://portlanddahlia.com/files/growing.pdf

    Actually bd, I'm not the one to be talking to 'bout Dahlia's... Let me see if I can get our resident expert Just Dahlia to lend you a hand. :)

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    Oct 26, 2009, 09:49 AM
    Sorry, I've only grown them with tubers:( I usually go the easy and sure way:)

    Edit: I do know that my yellow ones only last a couple days inside before turning brown on the edges, but they are 'Dinner Plate' you might want to stay away from the lighter colors.
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