FAQ Garden Answers: ZINNIAS - Frequently Asked Questions about Growing Zinnias from Seed

00:00 Intro
0:30 Direct sowing zinnias
0:46 Winter sowing zinnias
1:25 Is it too late to sow zinnias?
2:22 Leggy zinnias
3:44 Zinnia spacing
4:40 Pinching zinnias
5:10 Transplanting zinnias
5:45 Zinnia transplant shock
6:28 When to plant zinnias for early flowers
7:27 Slow growing zinnias
8:59 Planting zinnias in sun or shade?
9:30 Zinnia staking using trellis netting
10:50 Delayed flowering from pinching
11:56 Scabiosa flowered cupcake zinnia flower form
14:04 Rooting zinnia cuttings
14:57 Pruning zinnias to control size
16:25 Saving zinnia seeds/cross pollination of zinnias
18:37 Zinnia pest control/Japanese beetles on zinnias
21:16 Powdery mildew on zinnias
23:50 Brown zinnia leaves/ bacterial leaf spot in zinnias
26:00 Alternaria blight in zinnias
26:30 Cutting long zinnia stems for a vase
27:03 How many zinnia flowers are on each plant?
27:28 When to pick zinnia flowers?
28:15 Where do you buy zinnia seeds?
29:12 Overwintering zinnias indoors
29:49 Fertilizing zinnias
30:56 Causes of weak looking zinnias

You asked! Here are some of the most common questions that I receive about how to grow zinnias at home.

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[jeannet]

The footage you have of the bees and birds on the flowers is amazing!

[ElderandOakFarm]

I never pinched my flowers for a long time, because I was always too scared, but when I finally did, & seem how many more stems I got, and how many more blooms, I always do now! I can plant less seeds ( saving money) & space further apart, & get same amount of blooms!?!?

[patriciacole]

My very first garden experience was when I was 8 or 9. My mom grew zinnias along the front walkway. I. Was. Amazed. This year I want to wow my mom with a cottage style flower garden. Zinnias. Cosmos. Hollyhocks. Baby’s breath. Calendula. Lady’s mantle. Etc. blessings…🌸

[aaronrenninger]

I subscribed because of your fleshing honesty 😊

[elizabethr]

I love your longer videos! They are packed with valuable information. I’m trying zinnias for the first time this year. All questions I would ask were answered in this one video. Thank you! ❤️

[selecttravelvacations]

Tonya, the Zinnia photographs and flower garden vids alone are enough to keep watching. Thanks for the helpful info as well.

[bubblerings]

I hope you are enjoying the results of your gardening, photography and successes... as much as we are!!!
You... and many of us, ARE living the dream, 'baby'!!!

[debrakavanaugh]

Just beautiful! I’ve grown many different varieties of zinnias over the past 25 years. When I first started I grew them in 7-8 rows close together with the rows being about 12 feet long. But I live in a suburb of Chicago and most summers we get strong storms and the wind would blow a few down then it caused a domino effect and I could never quite get them to stay upright. So after some years of that I started to space them and just grow three rows and leave a good amount of space in between and never had a problem with the wind knocking them over. Also you mentioned wondering how they would do in full sun and they do really well but when it gets really hot they need lots a water sometimes twice a day.

[lisawalters]

Your zinnias are fabulous! Thanks for all the tips. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[craigandsnowwadam]

Wow!! I’m lovin’ you being brutally honest! I’ve just subscribed!

[Ewout]

So helpful. Please do a ranunculus or snapdragons FAQ as well!

[sherryglisson]

I'm in TN and I direct sowed some here on April 17th....they are now a couple of inches tall....i usually plant mine about every week so I can have something in bloom all summer and into the fall

[tennesseenana]

I've found that TULLE is the best netting for anything and everything. Big plus with Tulle is that birds don't get stuck in it like they can in some other types of netting.

[thegreatcatsby]

Awesome video!! I watched to the end and I learned SO much. Zinnia are my favorite flower 💟

[littlemissy]

I start seeds in Denver in south window. You can always use lights right down on them. Just raise the lights as they grow. Light 3 inches from top of plant.

[amynecaise]

Loved your video! It answered a lot of questions. I’m going to grow zinnias for the first time in 2024. I have 5 acres and would to have a flower farm for cut flowers. Going to start small and see how it goes. I live in coastal Ms and out summer starts in April and last some times into Oct/Nov. Thanks!

[coccinellebleue]

I love the red zinnias, in pots, in garden ... 👍

[greengranny]

I always hear that zinnia's love heat but I can tell you that they are stressed in my very dry heat that is well over 100° for an extended amount of time. They will grow and bloom but struggle with burned leaves. They were in 4-6 hours sun. Their obvious relief when our temps went below 100° was shown by more blooms and happier leaves.

[cherigreen]

This was so informative and helpful. Your zinnias are just gorgeous and you did a great job of filming them. I even like zinnias when the blooms have faded a little because I think they are still pretty. I know some people dry them as well.

[NatalyaBerezneva]

I can’t wait to see you having your flower farm! Best Luck!