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Zinnias - Asteraceae
Zinnias are a lovey annual plant to grow from seed. They come in many colours and are great for cut flowers. Plants prefer full sun and well drained soil. Zinnias are very easy to grow and just about look after themselves. Trim off faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Seeds
Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before it is time to plant in the garden. Space seeds about 20 mm. apart. Cover with 6 mm of soil. Keep moist till seedlings appear. Thin when necessary. For outdoor planting sow after the last frost date for your area. Thin seedlings when they are about 5 cm. high. Pinching back seedlings will encourage thicker growth and should begin early. Start when the zinnia seedlings have developed their second or third set of true leaves. Water frequently during dry weather. When gathering the seeds at the end of the season, be sure the bloom has faded. Snip the bloom off and gently pull the petals away from the cone center. The seeds should some away at the end of each petal.
Print a seed packet for zinnia seeds. Print a seed label for zinnias to attach to a mini ziplock bag
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