Collection: Zinnia Seeds

Zinnias are among the most simple flowers to grow since they grow rapidly and produce a lot of flowers. The show runs from late spring to the first frost in the fall season.

The cheerful blooms which bloom in practically every brilliant hue imaginable attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

They are an excellent choice for first-time flower producers because they grow fast and reliably. They have beautiful solitary daisy-like flower heads on a single tall stem making them excellent for cutting.

Zinnias are popular among gardeners because there so easy to care for especially in hot humid regions.

How to care zinnia plant

While zinnias are not fussy with their soil they generally like it to be nutritious humus-rich well-drained and pH-balanced between 5.5 and 7.5. To enhance the soil add manure to the areas where zinnias will be planted.

Water on a weekly basis for a total of around 1 inch. Although they can withstand dry conditions they thrive in soil that is consistently moist. Its possible to apply a modest amount of a well-balanced fertiliser on occasion although its not always necessary.

To promote more flowers to form snip off the old blossoms after the zinnias have flowered a procedure known as deadheading.

How to harvest zinnia seeds

The zinnia seeds are connected to the flower petals in some places. When the petals of a zinnia flower grow too dry in the garden they may snap off leaving the seeds within the flower.

Take a dry zinnia flower and flail the seed head by gently hitting it with your fingertips over a small plate to release the seeds or by pulling it apart or rubbing it between your fingers to release the seeds.

The seeds are arrow-shaped and tiny. They are quite easy to separate. Multiple seeds in varied hues of brown and beige can be collected from a single bloom.

Fill a brown paper bag or a tiny paper envelope with the items. For the greatest storage results keep your seeds in a dry dark spot.

How to sow zinnia seeds

Zinnias are best planted from seed and sown straight in the garden once the danger of winter has passed. Try peat pots and other containers that can be placed straight in the ground to get a jump on them and start early indoors.

In the correct conditions they will develop swiftly from seed. Zinnias can grow in temperatures as low as 16C during the day but a temperature range of 2328C is ideal.

Zinnia seeds should be sown only 14-inch deep. Most zinnia seedlings will sprout in 4 to 7 days while blooms can take several weeks to months to appear.

When do zinnias bloom

Zinnias as warm-season annuals will blossom as soon as they warm out from the first cold of spring in your region. Zinnias are one of the best wildflowers to grow flowering from mid-summer until winter and brightening up any sunny place with their bright joyful hue.

These plants are classified annuals which means that once they've finished flowering that the last time they'll bloom for the year and you wont see them again unless you buy them again.

Where to buy zinnia

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