How to Grow Zinnia from Seed to Flower - in Borders and in Containers
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2020
- Step by step guide on how to grow zinnia from seed to flower,
in borders or in containers and pots
How to collect seeds and reseed.
An example of how to grow Annuals from seed
#zinnia
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This is my first garden and I am a disabled 65yr old lady! My dad had one when I was young. I love zinnias and flowers so I am going to grow them!! Thank you for your wonderful video!!
How exciting! Happy gardening and thank you so much for your comment!
Thank you for posting this! This was actually the best zinnia growing video that I've seen! I love how you didn't thin the plants out, so they just grow with so much amazing color in your garden
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your feedback!😊
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.
I love the zinnias flower colours! Bright, radiant and elegant! I adore these plants!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for showing them growing! 99% of channels just show planting and that's it. This was way more helpful!
Glad it was helpful. Thank you very much for your comment!
I'm growing some in a pot and I've been worried that maybe they're too close to each other and everywhere recommends thinning them, but seeing that yours thrived just like that in close proximity make me feel a little better.
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!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful process,I definitely think I'll try growing some in a container! I love how crowded they look
Thank you for your comment. Hope you will have beautiful flowers😊
Best zinnia growing video in all of UA-cam . Thank you
Delighted to hear it. thank you so much for your comment!😊
I planted mine a week or two ago and already have sprouts so I am excited to see them grow. Your vid came at the right time to show me progression
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful. Thank you so much!
I love zinnias. Yours are beautiful. I planted a container of them this year and they are glorious.
Great, glad yours turned glorious. Thank you for your comment!
My Zinnias grow around the year as they seeding them self. I am in Australia and have good climate for them to grow =)
Awesome! Thanks for the comment!
This is so helpful. Haven't had the best luck. Now I know why
Thank you. Their beautiful❤
Very nice
Thank you!
Thax for sharing
Thanks for the comment!
They are beautiful. I'm not that great at starting from seeds. I will not give up. You are my inspiration ❤
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you will keep trying. Surely you will have beautiful plants soon.🤗
😍 good video
Thanks 😊
Excellent! Thumbs Up!🙂
Thank you!😊
This was so helping. You just scattered and watered. Didn't even thin them. Sowing mine tomorrow!
Thanks for the comment😊. Wishing you beautiful blooming!
Ditto
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People that I knew that farmed always had seniors surrounding outside perimeter of their gardens. They were so beautiful and they smell so good was wonderful
I meant zinnias !Lol not seniors!
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@@brendaprovence1750 🤣them seniors gotcha surrounded..
lmao, @brenda provence, i was wondering what "seniors" meant. glad u explained you meant zinnias
Haha! I am a senior! May I join the group?!!!😅
Thank you. That looks easy. Will try next Spring.
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So lovely! ... These flowers are quiet esy to grow
You are right! Thank you!
Wow!!! Thanks for this
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wow!! those seeds are awesome, you didn't miss not even 1. Congrats!
Love to hear it. Thank you very much for your comment!😊
Cool, Like it
Glad you like it
Merciiii 😍 c'était trop beau. Fleurs de mon enfance, j'adore 🌸
Thank you very much for your comment! Merci d'avoir regardé! Glad you liked it.😊
Would love to add this to my garden. Thanks!
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Very nice 👌 great details
Thank you very much😊
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for visiting
Great! Easy thank you
Thank you for the comment!
Beautiful🌸
Thank you! 😊
Very good and helpful!
Thank you!
Zinnias, 🌺 the gift that keeps on giving!
Right on! thank you so much for your comment!!
Beautiful👍
Thank you 😊
Zinnias are one my favorite annuals to grow. They are easy and so beautiful and great for the pollinators 🐝 🦋 🪴
Right on! Thank you very much for your comment!
I am going to try out this and thanks for the video it was very helpful
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
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Thank you!
Fantastic video. Never grown them before but have ordered some for this year
Delighted to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!
Great tip with the sand!
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Thanks!!
I have Zinnias growing in Kenya right now...my neighbors love them!
That is wonderful. Thank you very much for your comment!
Nice sharing dear 👌. Stay connected 🙏🏻
Thank you!
Finally a video where i can see planted in a pot like mine 🎉. Thanks
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Love the thick growth of zinnias in different colours
Gorgeous 🥰
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I really love zinnias 🥰.Thank you for making this video ♥️
Glad to hear that. Thank you so much for your comment!
Thank you for the video! I am going to grow Zinnia for the first time for my granddaughter. This was very helpful!
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Beautiful video, thanks!
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Such a helpful video. Thank you!
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thanks a lot for the effort, zinnias produces small flowers when they're planted near
Thanks for your feedback!
You are right.
Hola 👍
Hello👋 and thank you!
Absolutely brilliant video.
Thank you so very much:)
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Terrific video. Thank you.
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Thank you for making videos.
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Wonderful!
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Nice video..Thanking for this..I love Zinnia flowers very much
Glad to hear it. Thank you very much for your comment!
thank you for this video. May i know what zone are you?
Thank you for your comment. I am in zone 9b.
Is it necersary that I put water every day? Do it needs much sun?
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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Thanks!
When is the best time to plant zinnias?
Usually from March to July, but in mild weathers you can plant in August too. Thank you for getting in touch!😊
@@TowardGarden thanks for your fast reply! Love your tutorial video! 🙏🏽
@@curlygal915 Wow, So glad you love my videos. Thank you very much for your comment!💚
Beautiful
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Can I grow these in a window box? How deep does the container ned to be?
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!
Awsome video and you made it very simple. Thank you.🙂
Love to hear😊 Thank you do much!
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So so beautiful 😍😍😍
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beauitiful!
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Great video. Last year I grew them same way as shown here but once the flowers came my plants became sick , dull and had white patches . Can u plz suggest anything to correct the issue this year.
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!
Beautiful flower, in Indonesia zinnia can grow throughout the season
Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!
@ 6:05, So beautiful!!!!! Looks like all the seedling settled.
1. Do you still need to repot them because so many plants?
2. Will these plants survive and bloom together?
3. How big these plants will grow?
4. How many can I plant in 1.6' long tub?
Sorry to ask too many questions!!!!!!!!!!!
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!
did these get thinned?
No, but you sure can for more growing space.
Hi, love your video... If i like to grow zenia from seed using seedling tray, whats the best condition to put it in order to allow them to germinate? Shud i put it by the window or away from sunlight?
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!
The best video ever 👍👍👍I’ve seeded thinly and when they grew to four leaves I separated them one by one in a a mall pots and cut two upper leaves. I hope this is better way to boost them, isn’t this?
That is great too. There are many many ways to gardening and you can do as best you think it fits you. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
Hello, what product did you use so that fungi such as whitefly oidium among others do not stick to it ... I would appreciate it very much.
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!
that soil looks a little poor I wasn't too sure of the results. but I was surprised how beautiful they turned out. good job
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!
Great video. Did you seed them after last frost date or? I"m in 9b and want to seed now or do I need to wait?
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!
Amazing ! When is the best time to grow them on the ground in Connecticut?
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!😊
what is the good time to seed zinnia in British Columbia Vancouver area
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!
@@TowardGarden Thx
Hi. I just planted some Cali giants and Lilliput from seeds in a raised garden bed today. How often should i water? I've seen videos that say to just keep the soil moist then others say 5xs a week. What would you suggest (Im in Georgia)?
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!
I planted 300 by mistake in an area bout about 1.5 meters by 1.5 meters. I thought each pack had 20 seeds, turns out each pack had 100 seeds!!! We will see how it all turns out.
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!
Thanks for this! I currently have seeds for two different kind of zinnias. I was wondering if I can just mix the seeds and plant them? The packets says zinnia elegans and angustifolia. Thanks in advance!
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!
@ 2:10, how many plants can you grow in this container?
I didn't count honestly, maybe around 10-15. Not sure.
How often should I water them? 1/2 a week ? Or whenever soil is dry?
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!
Mine seem to have stalled in the growing process once they started getting a second set of leaves. Any ideas what I should do?
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.
@@TowardGarden thank you so much!
What kind of potting soil do you use?
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.
Hi! My nephew brought one of these home and asked me to help him plant it. We repotted the tiny sprout into a small pot and since these plants need lots of sun I put it outside. However the wind was so strong now the plant looks wilted. I brought it inside and put it in the window where it can still get a lot of sun. The soil is wet/moist but the plant looks pathetic now. I am thinking maybe I didn’t pack the soil in hard enough for the sprout to stand firm?? I do not have a green thumb at all but really don’t want to kill my nephews plant! He’s so excited! Please help me.
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!
Thank you!!!
All the leafs when plant was small was chewed up. What gives?
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!
How often do you water the seeds?
You want to keep soil constantly moist for seeds. I usually water them daily. Thanks for visiting!
How often did you fertilized them?
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.
@@TowardGarden thank you for answering me 🤗
Very good plants but very fragile and die quickly.
Agree. usually the case with all annuals and wildflowers.
Why do you have the black plastic on the back?
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.
I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed! So clear and simple, and the visuals are so helpful. Thank you!
So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!😊
Its March and im going threw last years zinnia and picking the seeds, very tedious job
Wonderful! happy gardening and thank you so much for your comment!
I 'm srilanka
I wont bay zeeniyas plants
Please can u help me
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.
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Maine seed grow kiya germinate hua but 2/3 days me sare dead ho gaye.kya reason hoga? Please reply
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!
@@TowardGarden thank you 🙏
इस फूल का नाम क्या है
From translating I see yo are asking the name of this flower. This is Zinnia (Lilliput Mixed).
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Nice video. However, plant density is too high.
Ok. Thanks for watching!
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