How to Grow Zinnia from Seed to Flower - in Borders and in Containers 

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Just curious as to why you didn’t thin the seedlings

@@sherryhudson9075 I did not thin them mainly because wildflowers such as zinnias usually will sort themselves out and do not need to be thinned, same as when they grow in meadows. Also, the instruction on seed packet did not recommend to do so. Of course You can thin and give them more room to grow if you want. Thanks for getting in touch!

I kept asking myself, are they going to thin those seedlings? Lol.

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The key is to sow seeds very thinly and not over crowding. Let them grow to about 2-3 inches, then it would be easy to see if thinning is needed. Thank you for the comment and good luck!

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lmao, @brenda provence, i was wondering what "seniors" meant. glad u explained you meant zinnias

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The white patches are most likely powdery mildew, one of zinnias common fungal disease. The best remedy is to prevent. Try to water your zinnias only around the base and not the foliage nor leaves. Make sure to plant them in a sunny location and if needed, you can thin them to have an airflow around plants. Spraying fungicides on leaves is another option; make your own by mixing 3 Tbsp. of horticultural oil and 1 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda in a gallon of water. Thank you for the comment and good luck!

Hi, 1. No, I didn't repot them. I direct-sowed them and let them grow. 2. As you can see in video they did pretty good. I should say that although most seedlings survived, some didn't bloom to their best. This is how wildflower such as zinnias do in nature and sort themselves out. 3. On seed packet says this variety grows to 6 in. height. As I removed spent flowers, some grew to about 12 in. 4. If you choose container or dwarf varieties such as the one in video (Thumbelina), or dwarf Lilliput, you can sow every 2-3 inches. Do not worry too much about spacing because you can easily thin them if needed. Not a problem at all. Pleasure to be of any help. My answers are based on my experience and might not be fit-for-all. Just give it a go and sometimes you will be surprised how well plants can do in unusual conditions. Best of luck to you!

Always water as needed. For seedlings and when germinating, I water daily. But when they grow I check the soil and if the top feels dry I water them. Zinnias do well in full sun, 6-8 a day. But I had few that did pretty good in a part sun location under a tree shade. However they might not produce many flowers. Thank you for the question and good luck!

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Hi, You may put your tray by the window but as soon as they germinate, move them somewhere that gets 4-5 hours of sun until you transplant them. Shady places or indoor lights will make seedlings leggy. Thank you for visiting and good luck!

Sure you can. The pot I used was about 8" deep, almost as deep as window boxes. Make sure to chose dwarf or container variety, and sow seeds thinly. Also water frequently since boxes are small and soil cannot take too much water. Thank you very much for visiting and Happy Gardening!

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Hi, I always try to prevent fungi rather than treat it. If I need to use a fungicide, I usually use copper fungicide, or neem oil (horticultural oil). I rotate these two products weekly to minimize the chance of fungi resistance. Spray it on new and green leaves to prevent the spread of the disease since the fungicide will not cure infected leaves. Prune diseased stems and leaves and destroy them. Also, always water at the root and avoid overhead watering. I hope this helps. Good luck!

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Usually from March to July, but in mild weathers you can plant in August too. Thank you for getting in touch!😊

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No, but you sure can for more growing space.

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Zinnias don't need rich soil and will thrive in many type of soils. As I mentioned in the video, fertilizing lightly will help extending blooming time. Thank you very much for your comment!

Usually you would wait until the last frost has passed, which in Vancouver is end of March. So you can start seed mid April. Thank you for visiting!

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I usually start zinnias in March. I have noticed that it is not the temperature but the rain and moisture in Jan/Feb that cause damage to the seedlings most. Zinnias like hot summer and in your zone (I 'm in 9b too) you can continue planting through August. I hope this helps. Thank you very much for getting in touch!

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To plant zinnias outside, usually you would wait until the last frost has passed. In Connecticut I 'd say plant seed toward end of May or in June. Happy gardening and thank you very much for your comment!😊

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I didn't count honestly, maybe around 10-15. Not sure.

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Since zinnia seeds are planted not deep (about 1/4") you just need to keep top soil moist. This means just to shower top soil and not deep watering. Keeping moist and watering 5x a week is kind of same for warmer areas. In Georgia, I am assuming the weather is on the hot side, so check soil everyday, if top of soil is dry just water to keep it moist until seeds sprout. The main goal is to not let soil dry completely. I hope this helps. Wishing you beautiful blooms and thank you for visiting!

Watering depends on the weather you are growing plants. If hot, water daily. You want to keep moist moist and avoid letting it dry out. If top soil is wet, skip watering. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

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Hi! I am guessing you repotted too early with not enough roots developed, and also they were exposed to too much sun. For now looks like you are on the right track. Keep them sheltered (maybe part shade) and moist. I suggest, while waiting for these to recover, sow another batch of seeds for backup. I hope this helps and you can manage to grow beautiful zinnias for your nephew. Thank you for visiting!

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Probably common pests like Aphids and caterpillars eat your Zinnia leaves. You can spray natural solutions like soap-water mixture, Neem oil to control infestation. Thanks for visiting!

That is a great idea. The two varieties bloom at different height and will have a beautiful combination. Just keep in mind that germination and blooming time might be different for the two types. Glad you like the video and thank you for your comment!

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Just wait to see how they germinate. If it is too packed, you can easily thin them once they are about 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Good luck!

I haven't had that issue with my zinnia but on others like sunflower few issues come to my mind. First, it might be the light. Zinnias grow well in full sun and lack of sunlight might slow the growing. Second, it might be a pest of fungal issue effecting young seedlings, which you need to spray neem oil mix on both side of the young leaves. And lastly, it might be the soil. If it lacks nutrients, apply liquid fertilizer at a half or 1/3 rate. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

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You want to keep soil constantly moist for seeds. I usually water them daily. Thanks for visiting!

If I read your comment correctly, the reason you seedling die after germination is most probably due to a fungal disease called "damping off". It comes from the soil and when the soil is too damp. If you did direct sow it in the garden, then try to first grow them in a seed tray that only has sterile soil such as coco coir- do not use soil from the garden. Once the seedlings are 6-7 cm, then transplant them in garden soil. Mature seedlings will handle the disease much better. Hope this helps and good luck!

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I make my own potting soil using compost and garden soil (with added some perlite or garden grit), but you can use any potting soil. Zinnia usually doesn't need a very fertile soil to grow. Thank you for visiting.

So sorry, I don't have any contact in Sri Lanka to refer you to get zinnia seeds. But I am sure there would be many online source to get them. Thank for visiting.

Zinnia is not a heavy feeder plant and will do fine with a light fertilizing. Every 4-5 weeks should be ok. Thanks for visiting.

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Part of my fence pickets are underground and the black plastic is just to protect the pickets. It has nothing to do with gardening and planting zinnias. Thank you for visiting.

@Toward Garden thank you for your reply . My daughter's are growing their zinnias but they placed the seeds in very small containers ..should we be able to put transport them to bigger pots without damaging them ? They are about 5 days old

@@MsSweetlove90 You sure can. You can wait maybe few more days and then using a fork, gently seperate seedligs and plant them far apart. (you can check my other videos when I prick out seedlings) Make sure not to damage roots and to keep them watered after seperating. Happy gardening.

Agree. usually the case with all annuals and wildflowers.

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From translating I see yo are asking the name of this flower. This is Zinnia (Lilliput Mixed).

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