Commercial Floriculture

Cuttings, Soil and Climate

• Dahlias are commercially propagated by terminal cuttings.
• Cuttings of 7-8 cm with 1-2 pairs of leaves are prepared.
• The cut end is treated with IBA powder facilitate rooting

Soil and Climate
Dahlias grow well in any type of rich and porous soil.
They generally preferred well drained, deep fertile and moist soil with pH 6.5.
An open and sunny place but sheltered from exposure of strong wind is ideal.
A cool atmosphere free from frost is also necessary.