How to choose dahlia seeds? What are the methods of raising seedlings?

Dahlia, also known as Dali, Tianzhu, Oriental chrysanthemum, Dahlia and so on, is one of the most famous flowers in the world and is grown in many countries. So if you want to plant dahlias, how to choose the seeds? What are the methods of raising seedlings? Let's learn about it.

How to choose dahlia seeds?

1. Seed shape

Seed selection to choose full round slightly shiny, such seeds are healthy, generally like this, in addition to some small seeds, but still choose full, larger particles. The selected seeds can be soaked in water. Generally, the seeds that sink to the bottom are good seeds, and the bad seeds will float.

2. Date of production

Whether you buy seeds in a seed store or online, ask about the production date and shelf life of the seeds. Otherwise, if you buy expired seeds, the germination rate will be very low, and if you keep it for too long, it may go bad. Not conducive to germination and growth.

3. Purchase channels

If you are on the Internet, please pay attention to choosing a quality and reputable seed store. You can read other people's comments first. Be careful to buy fake seeds. Now there are some people on the Internet who sell fake seeds for profit. If you buy it at the seed store, make a comparison.

What are the breeding methods of Dahlia?

1. Seed sowing and seedling raising

Seed sowing methods are often used when planting dahlias. Sow some plump dahlia seeds on the soil from March to April, cover it with a thin layer of soil 0.5 cm thick, and then water it thoroughly to keep the soil moist. Sprouts can grow in about a week, so be careful not to let the bright light expose you.

2. Cutting method

Choose fertile and loose soil for cutting in summer. First remove the side branches of Dahlia, retain 3 sections; insert 2 underground sections, leave 1 section on the ground, and immediately water the cuttings after cutting. the cuttings of Dahlia can generally take root in 3 weeks.

3. Ramet method

The planting method of dahlia has the highest survival rate, and it is also relatively simple. To split the root of the dahlia, make sure that there are three terminal buds on each root. If there is no terminal bud, no new plant can grow, and then pot or ground planting can be carried out. Watering after planting, watering should be "dry and wet", not too dry or stagnant water. It can sprout in a week.

There are many varieties of dahlias, with bright colors, various patterns, and relatively simple maintenance, which can be planted in both the north and the south. Planting dahlias must use loose and drained soil, it is very afraid of stagnant water, in addition, pay attention to give more sunshine, maintain environmental ventilation, and so on after the flowers withered, they should be picked off in time, so that dahlias can continue to bloom in spring, summer and autumn.

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