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DAHLIAS: Seed to Bloom: The Dahlia Grower's Companion
Grow Dahlias With ConfidenceFilled with expert tips and hundreds of beautiful photographs, celebrated dahlia educator Kristine Albrecht shares her dahlia growing secrets. Drawing on 18 years of growing experience, she has written the most detailed and comprehensive book on dahlia care. This beautiful book covers everything growers need to know about dahlias.
This 278 Page Book
-Soil preparation and soil health
-No-till gardening techniques
-Propagation through tubers, seeds, and cuttings
-Planting in beds and containers
-Collecting seeds
-Buying seeds
-Pre-sprouting tubers
-Watering options
-Pinching out young plants
-Fertilizing dahlias
-Disbudding and deadheading
-Growing in hot climates
-Growing in sink pots
-Trusted tools and supplies
-Dahlia pests and diseases
-Dahlia viruses
-Growing cut flowers
-Harvesting blooms
-Transporting dahlia blooms
-Drying dahlias
-Digging, dividing, and storing tubers
-Dahlia history
-Dahlia tourism
-The Dahlia Genome Project
-Worldwide locations for dahlia tourism.
Because growing techniques differ for gardeners in different climates, Kristine has gathered nine contributors from five continents to share their growing experiences. These contributors
Gabriela Salazar of la Musa de las Flores in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
Heather Henson of Boreal Blooms in Alberta, Canada.
Lorelie Merton of Florelie Seasonal Flowers in Bungaree, Australia
Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm in Vancouver, Washington.
David Hall of Halls of Heddon in Northumberland, England.
Emily Avenson of Fleuropean in eastern Belgium.
Philippa Stewart of Justdahlias in Cheshire, England.
Melissa Smith of Fraylick Farm in Traveler's Rest, South Carolina.
Dr. Keith Hammett in Auckland, New Zealand.
In addition to the text and photographs, This book is enhanced by over 160 videos on Kristine's YouTube channel, referenced in each section.
This book is perfect
-New growers
-Dahlia enthusiasts
-Flower farmers
-Experienced growers who want to learn new tricks and tips
-Growers interested in making cuttings or growing from seed
Pairing this book with the author's previous book, Dahlia Breeding for the Farmer-Florist and the Home Gardener, will guide a grower into the fascinating world of dahlia breeding and creating new varieties from seed.
This 278 Page Book
-Soil preparation and soil health
-No-till gardening techniques
-Propagation through tubers, seeds, and cuttings
-Planting in beds and containers
-Collecting seeds
-Buying seeds
-Pre-sprouting tubers
-Watering options
-Pinching out young plants
-Fertilizing dahlias
-Disbudding and deadheading
-Growing in hot climates
-Growing in sink pots
-Trusted tools and supplies
-Dahlia pests and diseases
-Dahlia viruses
-Growing cut flowers
-Harvesting blooms
-Transporting dahlia blooms
-Drying dahlias
-Digging, dividing, and storing tubers
-Dahlia history
-Dahlia tourism
-The Dahlia Genome Project
-Worldwide locations for dahlia tourism.
Because growing techniques differ for gardeners in different climates, Kristine has gathered nine contributors from five continents to share their growing experiences. These contributors
Gabriela Salazar of la Musa de las Flores in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
Heather Henson of Boreal Blooms in Alberta, Canada.
Lorelie Merton of Florelie Seasonal Flowers in Bungaree, Australia
Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm in Vancouver, Washington.
David Hall of Halls of Heddon in Northumberland, England.
Emily Avenson of Fleuropean in eastern Belgium.
Philippa Stewart of Justdahlias in Cheshire, England.
Melissa Smith of Fraylick Farm in Traveler's Rest, South Carolina.
Dr. Keith Hammett in Auckland, New Zealand.
In addition to the text and photographs, This book is enhanced by over 160 videos on Kristine's YouTube channel, referenced in each section.
This book is perfect
-New growers
-Dahlia enthusiasts
-Flower farmers
-Experienced growers who want to learn new tricks and tips
-Growers interested in making cuttings or growing from seed
Pairing this book with the author's previous book, Dahlia Breeding for the Farmer-Florist and the Home Gardener, will guide a grower into the fascinating world of dahlia breeding and creating new varieties from seed.
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526 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2023
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February 28, 2024
what a resource!
June 5, 2023
I have purchased all the current books available on caring for dahlias. While those books cover the basics, this book is the one I’ve been longing for. It is very detailed, with beautifully illustrated explanations of everything dahlia growers want to know. I love that the authors are not afraid to dive deep into the details when they think it’s important.
If that wasn’t enough, this includes growing tips from nine contributors around the world. The perspective of these growers is so helpful because, as the authors say in the introduction, “there is not one single way to grow dahlias.”
I predict this will become the new “bible” for dahlia growers everywhere. For me, it is already the go-to book for subjects like planting, watering, soil health, pests, disease, virus, digging and dividing tubers, tuber storage, making cuttings, and growing from seed.
As a huge bonus there is a chapter on dahlia culture that covers history, current organizations, how dahlia varieties are named and cataloged, the Dahlia Genome Project, the science behind dahlia color, and even a list of places to see dahlias as one travels the world.
Kristine Albrecht’s trove of online videos on all dahlia topics is perhaps the most brilliant addition to this hefty book. A reader can take a deep dive into a specific dahlia subject, like dividing tubers, and while reading the details, watch an instructional video from the same author that provides all the visual and audio cues we need to really "get it.”
One of the great joys of this book is that the authors include a healthy sprinkling of botanical sidebars throughout that give the reader insight into the inner workings of plants. Wonder what the difference between a monocot and a dicot is? It’s here. So is a brilliant explanation of seed banking and why dahlias are technically not flowers but instead are an inflorescence. I devoured this book once and have started back at the beginning to really soak it in a second time.
DAHLIAS: Seed to Bloom is nothing short of a gardening triumph from authors whose stature and trust in the dahlia community are sure to rise.
If that wasn’t enough, this includes growing tips from nine contributors around the world. The perspective of these growers is so helpful because, as the authors say in the introduction, “there is not one single way to grow dahlias.”
I predict this will become the new “bible” for dahlia growers everywhere. For me, it is already the go-to book for subjects like planting, watering, soil health, pests, disease, virus, digging and dividing tubers, tuber storage, making cuttings, and growing from seed.
As a huge bonus there is a chapter on dahlia culture that covers history, current organizations, how dahlia varieties are named and cataloged, the Dahlia Genome Project, the science behind dahlia color, and even a list of places to see dahlias as one travels the world.
Kristine Albrecht’s trove of online videos on all dahlia topics is perhaps the most brilliant addition to this hefty book. A reader can take a deep dive into a specific dahlia subject, like dividing tubers, and while reading the details, watch an instructional video from the same author that provides all the visual and audio cues we need to really "get it.”
One of the great joys of this book is that the authors include a healthy sprinkling of botanical sidebars throughout that give the reader insight into the inner workings of plants. Wonder what the difference between a monocot and a dicot is? It’s here. So is a brilliant explanation of seed banking and why dahlias are technically not flowers but instead are an inflorescence. I devoured this book once and have started back at the beginning to really soak it in a second time.
DAHLIAS: Seed to Bloom is nothing short of a gardening triumph from authors whose stature and trust in the dahlia community are sure to rise.
January 12, 2024
If you are new to dahlia growing or a seasoned pro, there is something to learn while reading this text. The author shares her entry into gardening and raising dahlias, tips, how-tos, sources, etc. She also includes various stories from dahlia growers all over the world. Read, highlight, and starting ordering tubers!
May 27, 2023
I enjoyed this book... didn't learn a ton of new things as far as caring for/storing dahlias, but did learn about the history and current genetic studies of dahlias. The quality of the images/pages were not what you'd get from a major-publisher book, but neither was the price-tag.
January 7, 2024
This book is worth every penny! If you have a question, problem or need treatment ideas for your dahlias this book probably has it. I was able to find solutions to a few issues that Google just couldn't solve. 10/10 would recommend this to all dahlia growers.
May 24, 2023
This is an great book. Lovely pictures and good growing advice.
June 7, 2023
Great resource for anyone growing dahlias, whether this is your first year or your tenth year. Love the different techniques shared for different growing regions around the world.
September 6, 2023
Impressively comprehensive. Was very grateful to read the large summary on diseases. Probably the only
Dahlia book you need.
Dahlia book you need.
August 25, 2024
Kristine Albrecht presents Dahlia husbandry in detail. As a new dahlia grower I keep coming back to this guide book.
June 30, 2025
brilliant. gives me lots of advice that I need as well as some wonderful pictures.
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