Mastering ZINNIAS: the easiest and most vibrant flowers!

Unlock the secrets to growing Zinnias with our comprehensive guide! In this video, we share expert tips for successful cultivation, starting with the importance of direct sowing for robust growth. Learn the optimal timing to plant your Zinnias, ensuring the soil is warm post-last frost for optimal germination. Surprisingly, Zinnias thrive in poor soil conditions, eliminating the need for fertilizers.

We'll also dive into the crucial balance of hydration, emphasizing the pitfalls of overwatering. Additionally, gain insights into effective harvesting techniques to prolong the beauty of your Zinnia blooms. But that's not all – we'll also guide you through the process of saving Zinnia seeds, empowering you to nurture your garden year after year with these stunning flowers.

Join us on this journey to Zinnia mastery and elevate your gardening game!

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[sheilawright]

Here I am, a 75-year-old gardener but always with vegies and fruits. I'm venturing into the world of flowers this year. Thanks for your videos! They inspire me!

[kayerhoads]

I had saved seeds from zinnias years ago. My grandson planted all i had saved in a small section of garden. Sowed very thickly. The little guy forgot to check his flower garden, but this was the best zinnias we have ever grown.

[MrEd]

I'm a 65 yr old florist and horticulturist and you don't need to plant twice if you cut them off in August. I use a hedge trimmer and cut off a foot of the tops and they last till November l good luck!!!

[myrrhidian]

I knew that zinnias didn't like to be transplanted, but I had no idea that I should wait to start them until a bit after the last frost. Thank you for sharing all of these great tips!

[spontaneousun]

Great information! I really like the flower specific deep dive format!

[marypalmer]

Oh you little sweetness, I love your drawings! As a 64 year old my memory isn't as good as it used to be so watching you draw something really makes it stick in my mind so thank you! I also have a sketch(much like your drawing) that I made of your 4x8 garden because I knew I was moving and am doing it this year. I also have Zinnia seeds that I want to try, the Queenie ones and another one that I can't think of. I saw that you still have a little snow, here in Maine I do too! Thank you for all your help, I love your videos and look forward to them. Have a wonderful, blessed evening.

[thedrakes]

I really appreciated this - so thorough & lots of info I never knew. My dad has grown zinnias for years. He passed away this year & we gave out some of his zinnia seeds to family at the funeral. I'm going to share this with everyone so they'll have better zinnia success. Thanks so much! 💗

[karennoble]

Great video. I’ve been growing zinnias for over 50 years and even I learned something new from your video. I never heard of the shake test before cutting flowers. It really makes sense. I always plant the California Giants variety. They do really well for me in zone 9b. I plant them right in front of my sweet peas which are done blooming by the end of June due to our heat. This way the zinnias hide the brown vines & leaves of the sweet peas as they die back. Happy planting!

[Barbelle]

This is one of the best and most informative gardening videos I've watched. Succinct, clearly stated, and full of great information - a lot of which, in my 50+ years of gardening, including Zinnias - I wasn't aware of. Not once did I feel "let me out of here; this is repetitious, " as I often do. Great job. For the first time, I'll be subscribing because I don't want to miss one of your videos.

[janaimaughan]

I bought almost the entire Queen Lime series (I don’t love orange either), Floret’s Victorian Wedding, Senorita and Macarena. I have a 4’ x 60’ planting area along a fence by my new orchard that I envision as a rainbow zinnia hedge. 😊

[couragefish]

I used those jiffy pods on my first growing year 6(!) years ago. I am STILL finding them in my garden. Biodegradable my butt.

[Joyfulfarmer]

I have found this to all be true of zinnias…they do like poor, warm soil, and they love to be direct sown. My transplants do tend to be not quite as strong as direct sown, but to get ahead I do love to transplant them. I like to transplant and sow on the same day when soil is at least 60 degrees, and I have some built in succession sowing. 💚💚💚

[GreenPinkyHI]

This is one of the most comprehensive video on zinnias, from planting all the way to harvesting the seeds. Thank you for sharing your helpful knowledge!

[Charlie-shdu]

I love how you never see only one perspective! So many people are completely one sided on their information.

[robinmbirrellstudio]

You’re a great teacher, very thorough and clear! Thank you! 😊🌸

[sherrigerhardt]

So happy I've found a Colorado gardening site! Most are Michigan, Illinois, or Carolinas- way more humid than our climate.

[AileenHarley]

I love your videos, I learn so much from them! Thank you for your how-to pinch drawing. I am a visual learner, so I appreciated that! I started some seeds under lights this year and planned to get seeds in the ground as soon as it is warm enough. This year I am planting Forecast, Giant Cactus, Berry Tart, Zahara, and Pumila! I am in zone 4b, and this my second year growing zinnias.

[wavyhairedgardengirl]

Stumbled on your videos, glad to find another Colorado gardener. Gardening here feels like a whole other adventure.

[rhondasmith]

All gardening is certainly a journey- but so fun and rewarding. Thank you for sharing yours !❤

[kericarlson]

BEST VIDEO EVER! I love the one stop shop all you need to know about one particular flower in one place! Thank you!😊