Commercial Floriculture

Propagation

• Dahlia are propagated from seeds, tuberous roots, and cuttings, grafting and tissue culture also

Seed Propagation
Adopted for raising dwarf bedding singles and also for crop improvement.
Thinly sow the seeds in shallow box or seed pan.
Container contains porous soil, a layer of fine leaf mould.
Takes 10 days to germinate at18-28^oC temperature.
Seedling are ready for transplanting in 3-4 weeks period