dahlia seeds

Hello me again

does anyone know how to get dahlia seeds, is it tha the dahlia flower is left on and dries on the plant after it has bloomed, or should i de head it and dry it?

many thanks

 

Will, you will :D have to leave them on the plant a long time to get viable seed, they need to dry virtually on the plant. In the mean time the plant will probably stop flowering.
Why do you want seed? It probably wont come true to type anyway. Much better to take cuttings early next year.

 

Hiya
Sorry about the long time to reply.

i want the dahlia seed so i can grow more and sell them. and just wanted to know this on how to do it.

but sounds complicated and not as easy as marigold seeds.haha

catch you around soon and thanks

Will

 

Not nearly as easy as marigold seed - in fact I have never seen a dahlia seedhead despite occasionally leaving a flowering head to die back. I would go with Pete much easier and more productive to take cuttings

 

i have massive bushy dahlias now

is it still possible to take the cuttings? and if so how? i havent a clue on this

Thanks

Will