Saving Dahlia Seeds

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Seed Saving is so much fun! You never know what surprises you'll find in the garden next time you plant something! Let's dig into saving dahlia seeds...

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DAHLIAS!

Dahlias you grow in your garden will likely produce seeds! It's so easy to collect and save them for next growing season.

On the BLOG

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At First, I Didn't Think The Seeds Were in There Yet!

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First things first: Choose a Dry Day!

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Find the Dahlia Seed Heads

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Saving Dahlia Seeds is Fun!

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Start the tutorial!

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Saving Dahlia Seeds

Discover How to Easily Collect & Save Dahlia Seeds!

Seed Saving is so much fun! You never know what surprises you'll find in the garden next time you plant something! Let's dig into saving dahlia seeds...

DAHLIAS!

Here's What You Need

On the BLOG

TOOLS

At First, I Didn't Think The Seeds Were in There Yet!

HELPERS

First things first: Choose a Dry Day!

Sunny is best!

Avoid saving seeds on rainy days if possible. This helps to avoid mold and pre-germination.

Find the Dahlia Seed Heads

DRY & BROWN - OR - Yellow with Hard Seeds in Between Petals!

Saving Dahlia Seeds is Fun!

Free Flowers Next Year! Sweet Surprises to See What Grows! Calming Hobby / Therapeutic Activity

Start the tutorial!

Don't be at all Intimidated! Truly, Dahlias are easy to grow - save seeds and see what grows next time!