{"product_id":"dahlia-nuit-d-ete","title":"Dahlia ‘Nuit d’Ete’","description":"\u003cp\u003e50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia ‘Nuit d’Ete’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking dark-flowered dahlia, known for its deep burgundy-to-near-black blooms. It performs best in \u003cstrong\u003emild temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and good sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Gulf, particularly Kuwait, seed sowing should be timed for the \u003cstrong\u003ecooler growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e because extreme summer heat can significantly reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Sowing Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest period in Kuwait:\u003c\/strong\u003e November–December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second sowing can be made in \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary–February\u003c\/strong\u003e if temperatures remain moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–September and periods of extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal germination temperature: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 How to Sow the Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003elight, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.3–0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly with fine growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a fine spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the medium \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the seed tray in a bright location with gentle morning sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the plant's mature size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds generally germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium moderately moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good light immediately after emergence to encourage compact, sturdy seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure good airflow around young plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light afternoon shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Gulf, morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loose, organic-rich, and very well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly during active growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the upper layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incorporate compost before planting and use a balanced fertilizer during early growth. 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