Buy edible Dahlia flower seeds – NZ edible flowers

Did you know Dahlias are not only beautiful, but traditionally edible?

Dahlias are flowering perennial plants indigenous to Mexico. Historically grown as a food source for the edible tubers and flowers, before being cultivated as an ornamental flower.

Grown from tuber or seed, the varieties most used traditionally for cooking are what is now known as the Common Garden Dahlia (D. x pinnata or D. variabilis) and the Red Dahlia (D. coccinea).

There are many varieties of Dahlia that are prized for ornamental beauty, however single petaled Dahlias remain the most easily accessible to bees and other pollinators.

This edible Dahlia seed pack contains 30 seeds in composable zip-lock bag with instructions to sow.
Plus a plant specific info sheet; with planting tips, growing care, fruiting / harvest seasons.

• SEEDS:
  30
• SOWING TIME:
  Early Spring through to Early Summer.
• HARVEST TIME:
  Pick flower heads throughout growing season to encourage more flowers.
• CLIMATE:
  Grow through the summer months, planting in compost rich, acidic, free draining soil in a North facing, sunny site. Stake or tie plants where needed. Though perennial, you may wish to lift tubers to protect through the wetter winter months and protect from rotting.
• BOTANICAL NAME:
  Dahlia X Pinnata
• TYPE:
  Perennial, Open pollinated
• USES:
  Dahlia tubers are the most substantial and nutritious part of the plant. They can be eaten raw or cooked like other root vegetables. Dahlia flowers are also edible and can be used in salads, drinks, or as a garnish. Dahlia make an excellent vase flower, pick fully open flowers, buds do not open when cut.

Buy edible Dahlia seeds NZ, and why not download our free Garden Journal: Plants & Seeds Record and create a booklet to paste/keep your seed info in one place!