{"product_id":"dahlia-seeds-bees-choice","title":"Dahlia Seed – Shuswap Bee’s Choice","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Seed – Shuswap Bee’s Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"81\"\u003eIf you have never tried growing dahlias from seed, it is something we recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eEach plant is unique, with its own colour, form and character emerging over the season. If something stands out, tubers can be lifted and grown again the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"342\"\u003eUnlike tubers, which return true to type, seed-grown dahlias introduce variation and the possibility of something entirely new. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e25-30 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"510\"\u003ePlant height: 4 to 5 feet or taller\u003cbr data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eA natural mix of colours and forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. We typically begin in May. Sow in cell trays with warmth and light for strong growth. \u003cspan\u003eDahlias have a tendency to germinate sporadically, so be patient.  We find that dahlia seedlings (started inside) are the first to bloom compared to plants grown from a tuber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect-seeding dahlias is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant after frost, planting deeply with top leaves exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace 6 to 9 inches apart in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpen-pollinated. Saved seed. Grown with intention at Raven and Steel Farms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raven and Steel Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249371197595,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/7430\/5179\/files\/BeesChoice2025.jpg?v=1777341079","url":"https:\/\/raven-and-steel-3.myshopify.com\/products\/dahlia-seeds-bees-choice","provider":"Raven and Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}