★ How to: Grow Dahlias from Seed (Step by Step Guide)

[@spudinator1522]

Dad said he wanted to start growing plants again so I got some of these and cant wait to start growing and for him to see them when they bloom

[@barbkausch9596]

Thank you so much. After all my yrs of using only the tuber l can now harvest the seeds. You are priceless.

[@Jennifer-qo4kz]

thanks for the video. no matter how simple it was to plant those dahlia seeds, this is a helpful video. especially to people who are new at gardening. great seedling identification. and I knew there had to be some good reason to water from the bottom. 😀

[@ProjectDiaries]

Glad it helped :)

[@kamatchiswaminathan9839]

Jennifer

[@suzanmiller558]

I’ve always grown dahlias from bulbs. I may try the seeds in the fall. Thank you and I’m really enjoying your videos.

[@joanhesketh9419]

Thank you for the video, you make the most sence in harvesting seeds and planting . I'm 74 always been gardening but always thought dahlias were for expert's it's the first time I planted seeds this season from a packet of seeds and was over the moon when they all came up and weathered all our storms this year . Going into autumn now in south africa and I want to collect the seeds from them but with all the rain at the moment the heads are wet, so this morning I'm going out and cutting them off and trying your method it makes the most sence to me . A big thank you .

[@no-so9vz]

I love your videos, they use cost effective methods to create great results!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Good to hear! When you have zero budget you need to be creative :)

[@islandantoinette]

Whow you are very patient indeed. Thank you I learned alot from this video. And subscribed.

[@aastha1905]

I planted five seeds and two didn't germinate at all two are now opening first foliage and the fifth one turned out to be Zinnia. Happy to have grown them successfully. I'll sow more seeds this week.

[@mikeharrington5593]

Maybe you could use egg box cut-out "cups" placed in your "propagator" ? They should come out cleanly enough after a week or so to transplant the seedlngs without disturbing their roots ?

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

How rewarding to have such rapid germination. Who knew!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Indeed. now you do :)

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

🙂🌼

[@lesleyfernando2553]

Thank you... We're going to try this today...X🌺

[@JennaOnTheBeach]

Awesome! Is there a follow up to growing these flowers please? I'm not sure on size of pot etc after replanting the seedlings! Thank you 😊

[@subhassarkar6450]

It was a very use full video

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thank you!

[@trvrw]

My first batch I used multipurpose compost and they all died of damping off. Poor choice of too heavy compost and generous watering. So I scrapped them and started again. I got 90% germination in 48 hours and 100% within 5 days using a peat free compost and added vermiculite mix, kept in a warm, light room. Moved to a cooler room so they don't get leggy. Always learn from mistakes and try, try, try again.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Absolutely! Here's my Peat free potting mix video if you'd like to check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaecgaB4m5Z7i6c

[@roseyroserose9550]

WOW GREAT WORK

[@ahcai8578]

Great video,thank you. I have just started to plant Dahlia today.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Glad you liked it. After Planting be very careful with Slugs and Aphids. They will strip them all if you don't watch them. They've already killed so many of mine :(

[@ahcai8578]

+Project Diaries thank you, so kind of you😀

[@KevinBrown-pu5si]

Pek Koon Choi gh

[@marrus1372]

I do the same with old bakery cases. Makes me feel more normal now.

[@mkubrom1]

I love watching a hot man with a lovely accent grow flowers! This video should go viral....dahlias would fly off the shelves...Lol

[@cliffcarr3632]

Thanks for the video, that was superb, I was wondering when is the most ideal time to grow the seedlings, and how did you manage to obtain the seeds? Cheers.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Here my collecting seeds video. You can grow them anytime but if it's cold you'll need to start them indoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2ucn2XnK2Sa5o

[@cliffcarr3632]

Thanks very much indeed

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're welcome :)

[@naturelover8585]

thanks for d lovely vidio sir

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're very welcome :)

[@luckydesilva6733]

Great , thanks .

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're welcome :)

[@wandygonzalez8078]

I planted some outside in the ground. Its been about 2 weeks. And nothing yet. Maybe i put them in too deep? Or not enough water? Or too much water? Not sure if i should add more seeds to the garden bed? 😢🤔

[@kyandrew7942]

Would they still grow if you placed multiple seed like 2-3 in the same spot?

[@halcyonlogistics3981]

many many thanks for this video.

[@kalinnaaub1864]

Fabulous video. I'm new to gardening & totally lost. I have 3 Questions: you mentioned caution w/Slugs & Aphids. 1 What are these? 2 How do you treat them. 3. I'm in Miami, Florida do I face that problem here? ty for your time, advice, your video & responding to comments.

[@ProjectDiaries]

I will be making videos on how to solve these problems soon so please subscribe. Good luck with growing then :)

[@jillgilson3900]

For the last few months I've been using any plastic food tray I get with my shopping . If it doesn't have holes in the bottom or only a few I heat up on my gas cooker an old drill bit and make extra holes for drainage .be extra careful that it doesn't get too hot to hold though as you can burn yourself if you're not careful..I did try drilling holes but surfaces are too slippery. It doesn't take long to do it this way either. I also repurpose old toilet rolls and tablet boxes for seeds. You can transplant straight into the soil then without disturbing the roots.

[@chrisw1090]

Like you I use toilet rolls for sweet peas it gives them a better root system, I think they would do even better with kitchen rolls

[@sivapragsammurugiah6805]

Pleasant Sunday Sunshine Noon. Where can I purchased the Seeds 🙏

[@zarah422]

I have these in a dark boiler room they have started coming up. Should I transfer to windowsill?

[@ProjectDiaries]

100% they'll need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day once they sprout otherwise they'll go very leggy

[@zarah422]

Thanks for the advice I will do that

[@ProjectDiaries]

I'd love to see them. Can you post some photos on my gardening group? facebook.com/groups/projectdiariesHQ

[@little_gabble]

How often do you water them from the bottom

[@rebar42]

The first moment you put the seeds in the soil do you have to water it or after a week?

[@ellaniemontebon9692]

tnx more seed sowing vids. 😍

[@ProjectDiaries]

I have 58 new videos waiting to be edited :)

[@guyrichhill4910]

Hi, thank you for an excellent video. My germination-rate from seed is about 30%, which is still ok, considering the seeds are in abundance every year. Do you have any tips of getting a higher germination-rate?

[@katharina...]

Right, my germination rate is very high, so let's compare notes. I sow them on plastic trays in compost mixed with some vermiculite. I only just cover the seeds, and sometimes when I water them they get slightly exposed, but I leave them be. Apparently they don't like to be buried in soil, they just need some light sprinkling of he soil. My seeds consistently germinate within 3-5 days.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@katharina... thank you

[@learningridge9002]

Incredible - I’m behind on this but will check back (in a year) 😌

[@arunyabenciger2368]

hi after sowing the seeds do we need to water daily?

[@ProjectDiaries]

It all depends on your weather. Don't let the soil dry out. Keep it moist but not soaked

[@MrsJuanita067]

Arunya Benciger no

[@HYPERGAMETECH]

Hi project diaries How many days approx it will take to give flower?

[@ProjectDiaries]

It's mainly based on heat and sunlight but i'd say roughly around 70-120 days from Sowing to Flower

[@jilldean7884]

Fantastic!! Can you start the seeds off like this indoors in the autumn/winter? Just thinking it would be a nice project to do now and plant then out next spring. Obviously transfering seedlings to bigger pots.

[@odesagovori2468]

I’ve just done it today! Will see how it goes.

[@jane-isobeldennis3832]

Fab to follow

[@eliamerican8879]

was the compost wet?

[@Grizz_gb]

Do you water them on the first day?

[@jeaneed9376]

What soil do I need tl use?

[@stephaniewei9507]

How long do I leave the pot in a plate of water for the root encouragement?

[@ryue]

my seedlings are dying because of this... i don't think they like wet feet

[@MotherFynest]

I like the video. Interesting tray you have there. Do Tulips have seeds?

[@thisisg7151]

I live in very hot country (UAE). Should I grow them indoors or outdoors?

[@liverhater88]

Do you water the container during the sprouting process?

[@ProjectDiaries]

I give them a light watering every night thought the warmer months. Just keep an eye on the Soil, If it looks dry then water them. If it's dark black and shiny then leave it a day or so

[@2202paulina]

Hi, after collecting the seed I plant immediately or wait a few days, what do I do? Please help me.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Plant then when ever you like but you'll have to bring them inside if you have cold or freezing weather

[@2202paulina]

Project Diaries I live in warm weather, there is no cold here jajajaja. Thank you very much for answering. I'll plant them tomorrow.🤗

[@jor8701]

Can you grow them in containers?

[@ProjectDiaries]

Indeed. I have may in containers this year

[@ranashahbazali1647]

Hi project diaries, thank you for Nice Information. Do you tell me how Care of Rose in Summer?

[@ProjectDiaries]

What is the problem?

[@Users_rx]

what are those tiny green plants??

[@stricci7840]

thanks 👍 subscribed

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thanks for the Sub :)

[@movisesandwichia2]

I think if you push the soil near a plant root will broke, just watering it after u put the seedlings inside of the pot and than slowly add some soil

[@subashineeravikumar1995]

Hi Today only i got the seeds and planted But i cover with aluminium foil Is it ok

[@katharina...]

Dahlias germinate very quickly and easily and at this time of the year they really don't need to be covered. I'm in Ireland and they have been germinating for me within 3 days and they, are growing so quickly once they germinate too! If you want to keep the aluminium foil on, just make sure to check up on the seedlings every day, and take the foil off completely once the seedlings appear. All the best!

[@subashineeravikumar1995]

@@katharina... thanks very much for your kind advice I follow your instructions Take care bye

[@jameswinstone7478]

Won’t month do you so the dahlia seeds

[@christinemcgoverm5091]

Hi thanks for the video, im having problems identifying the seeds the ones you have look much bigger then the ones i have in fact i dont even think mine are seeds !!!! ...Christine

[@mohammeda.raqeeb3110]

How did you harvest the seeds?

[@ProjectDiaries]

Right here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2ucn2XnK2Sa5o

[@mohammeda.raqeeb3110]

@@ProjectDiaries thanks

[@jor8701]

Can you grow taller varieties in Pots?

[@ProjectDiaries]

Yes. As long as the pot is big enough and have good soil

[@samiatariq3175]

I only have garden soil. will dahlia grow in it? Verbena and petunia didnt grow😢

[@Rheasky9]

Maybe too heavy. Use potting bio mix to start seeds.

[@laurengregory5870]

Hello if you grow from seed will they return each year ? Many thanks 😊

[@ProjectDiaries]

Yes! As long as the Tubers is kept away from frost damage

[@laurengregory5870]

Project Diaries thank you for replying dahlias are my new favourite, love your videos 😊

[@ruchichauhan1525]

do we need to give fertilisers,compost or any other thing to plant daily ?

[@ProjectDiaries]

the potting soil will be enough

[@webeforyou]

Hi Can you make a Video "how to pinch dahlias "that they grow buschy???thank you for your reply 😚heidi

[@ProjectDiaries]

I'm not sure what you mean by Pinch or Buschy?

[@abhrarajbanshi8932]

she means how to make the Dahlia plant bushy. and how to prune it

[@ruchichauhan1525]

hi...I have almost 15 seeds .which I already put in one common pot..did they grow ? and do I need to give water till they grow...I think I pot the seed wrong way please help :(

[@ProjectDiaries]

They need to be in a warm place. Where are you going them?

[@ruchichauhan1525]

I put them in sublight

[@ruchichauhan1525]

I think I put lot of soil on them

[@ProjectDiaries]

If you bury them too deep they won't sprout. Try to follow the Video exactly.

[@ruchichauhan1525]

Ok thanks

[@rhmahal6555]

I live in zone eight will dahlias grown by seed one year old survive in zone 8

[@ProjectDiaries]

I'm not sure about zones but I guess that's good. Mine survived over winter too :)

[@rhmahal6555]

Project Diaries you live uk right me to

[@rhmahal6555]

Project Diaries which shops can you get dahlia seeds in uk London

[@rhmahal6555]

Project Diaries can you do a update

[@ProjectDiaries]

Slugs destroyed most of my Flowers last year and I'm just waiting on this years to bloom before doing an update. Hopefully the weather will stay sunny. No idea where to buy local seeds. try online maybe

[@sandrasuevung6139]

is it a must to cover after u plant the seed? why?

[@ProjectDiaries]

Covering them slightly helps the Seedling become stronger and less leggy when it comes through

[@PhilipK100]

Can I grow dahlias next year in Northern Ireland or do they only grow in southern England?

[@MrMonkeymoo1]

One of my neighbours (in Belfast) had loads of Dahlias in her garden last year, I’m attempting to grow some for the first time this year.

[@PhilipK100]

@@MrMonkeymoo1 how would I get a dahlia Bulb/seed in N,I given the current lockdown situation?

[@mithrazartusht3949]

If you grow dahlia from seeds then Plant will make bulbs? (sorry for my English)

[@ProjectDiaries]

Yes, The seed will grow into a Tuber :)

[@nguyenloi2908]

I like your voic3

[@sakuraspringrt5865]

Thanks ^_^ i like your accent

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thank you. Where are you from?

[@sakuraspringrt5865]

i am from Syria ^_^ nice to meet you

[@iamseely1338]

What about since you took your time why not push point down first was only twelve.

[@justinalmazar8243]

#watching thiswhileeatingbeefjerky

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thanks for the info HAHA!

[@SanjaySingh-vp6il]

u should gave in all languages

[@ProjectDiaries]

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[@kimmyvpixie9735]

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[@ProjectDiaries]

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