Dahlia Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Amanda Pratt, Utah State University
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Eli Oliver, Utah State University
Katie Wagner, Utah State UniversityFollow
Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

12-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Dahlias are tuberous, herbaceous plants that are frost sensitive and therefore grown as a warm-season annual for cut flower production in Utah. Dahlias bloom in summer to fall, with peak production in late summer to early fall, and the season ending with first frost. Plants benefit from pinching to encourage branching and horizontal trellising or staking to promote straight stems and avoid toppling. High tunnels or extended low tunnels with shade, as well as optimum nitrogen and irrigation rates, improve production. As showstoppers in arrangements, dahlia cut flowers are highly desired on local markets and profitable to produce, particularly those with ball, decorative, or dinnerplate blooms.

Recommended Citation

Stock, Melanie; Pratt, Amanda; Nischwitz, Claudia; Oliver, Eli; Wagner, Katie; and Volesky, Nick, "Dahlia Cut Flower Production in Utah" (2022). All Current Publications. Paper 2320.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2320