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I planted some Zinnia seeds today 🌼

wildcat fan — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:34:31 GMT

It's been so long since I've planted flower seeds--always so busy this time of year, but thought I'd give it a try since things are slower this year. These are Burpee "Fruit Smoothie." I sure hope they turn out okay. I've never had Zinnias, so this is new for me. I like the colors on the package and if I only get a few flowers, I'll be happy. 😊

Do you have any experience with Zinnias?

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:48:25 GMT

Yes, I plant them every year in my "wild flower" garden. They are as beautiful as they are easy to grow - good choice!

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wildcat fan — Thu, 07 May 2020 19:18:25 GMT

@FastDogWalker2 wrote:
Yes, I plant them every year in my "wild flower" garden. They are as beautiful as they are easy to grow - good choice!

"wild flower garden" - I ❤️ that idea @FastDogWalker2. Thanks for sharing that they are easy to grow. I'm looking forward to this pop of color.

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AuntG — Thu, 07 May 2020 23:45:08 GMT

They probably are my favorite garden flower.

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 07 May 2020 23:52:46 GMT

@wildcat fan They are great for cut flowers. They do get kind of buggy later in the season and can get some sort of gray mildew, but they are pretty prolific. My grandmother planted two rows of zins every year and harvested the seeds. She never did anything else with them. So, I asked her why she grew them. She said, well to harvest the seeds, of course! That was my grandmother!

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goldensrbest — Fri, 08 May 2020 11:43:51 GMT

They are so pretty, so many colors, sizes, butterflies love them.

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wagirl — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:56:10 GMT

I planted chives, basil and bok choy seeds yesterday along with small basil plants. Did toms, carrots, lettuces, chards, peppers and other herbs too. they are all in pots on my back deck. the flowers I grow are amazing frangrant lilies--have about 3 dozen or so that are throwing out stems now--some are already 3 feet tall-won't bloom til the end of June or early July---been using fabric pots instead of the reg containers--easier to move and are black so they will keep in the warmth ---couldn't find many plants or pots anywhere. things are starting to grow----nice to see tiny little green sprouts every day!!

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grandma_2_2 — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:56:10 GMT

Good choice! I plant them every year from seed, which I harvest the previous year. Just save the flower heads after they die and dry up. I keep them in a paper bag over the winter, then as soon as I can, I crush up the dried heads in my hands and scatter over the beds. Super easy!

I used to buy California Giants blend but haven't bought seeds in years. Sometimes I seperate the dried flower heads by color but most often not.

Enjoy!

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Dinaki — Tue, 12 May 2020 19:07:01 GMT

The only thing that I know about Zinnia, is that ther are an annual plant and are native in America. They are very attractive and impressive flowers, that I know!

They are very beautifull indeed and enjoy your garden dear wildcat fan

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 12 May 2020 19:09:03 GMT

I bet they will be beautiful!

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lovesallanimals — Tue, 12 May 2020 21:08:54 GMT

I just planted my California Giants. I love these and the butterflies are all over them. Cannot wait until the summer when they come up!

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:11:54 GMT

They are my flowers of choice for my front door landing. I can see them from the living room and dining room table. I love them.

I've never done them from seed.

They aren't afraid of sun and heat which is perfect for where I have them.

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Snoopp — Wed, 13 May 2020 19:55:41 GMT

When do they bloom? Pretty flowers 🌺. I might have to try growing some myself.

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stargazergal — Thu, 14 May 2020 01:45:59 GMT

Love them !!!

@wildcat fan wrote:
It's been so long since I've planted flower seeds--always so busy this time of year, but thought I'd give it a try since things are slower this year. These are Burpee "Fruit Smoothie." I sure hope they turn out okay. I've never had Zinnias, so this is new for me. I like the colors on the package and if I only get a few flowers, I'll be happy. 😊

Do you have any experience with Zinnias?

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wildcat fan — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:16:37 GMT

@Snoopp wrote:
When do they bloom? Pretty flowers 🌺. I might have to try growing some myself.

@Snoopp I've read that they can grow in zones 3-10. I started mine in a sunny spot, and yesterday I noticed little green sprouts are already coming up.

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wildcat fan — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:23:31 GMT

@grandma_2_2 wrote:
Good choice! I plant them every year from seed, which I harvest the previous year. Just save the flower heads after they die and dry up. I keep them in a paper bag over the winter, then as soon as I can, I crush up the dried heads in my hands and scatter over the beds. Super easy!

I used to buy California Giants blend but haven't bought seeds in years. Sometimes I seperate the dried flower heads by color but most often not.

Enjoy!

I've seen pictures of the California Giants. Those are beautiful. I didn't see any of those seed packets when I got these, but I haven't been able to go to the store like I normally would this time of year. I may try to find a packet of seeds online. Love those big blooms!

I appreciate the tip about saving the flower heads. I'm excited about that! 😊

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lovesallanimals — Thu, 14 May 2020 12:28:47 GMT

I buy my Zinnia seeds from Eden Brothers. They are the best seeds as they always come up nice and strong and just gorgeos. I live in zone 7b (east coast) put my seeds in the garden May 1 and the sprouts are already coming up. The smaller zinnias seem to get very "leggy" towards the end of the summer but the California Giants stay beautiful well into Sept./Oct.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:42:46 GMT

to the op: please let us know how they do.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:49:40 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
@grandma_2_2 wrote:
Good choice! I plant them every year from seed, which I harvest the previous year. Just save the flower heads after they die and dry up. I keep them in a paper bag over the winter, then as soon as I can, I crush up the dried heads in my hands and scatter over the beds. Super easy!

I used to buy California Giants blend but haven't bought seeds in years. Sometimes I seperate the dried flower heads by color but most often not.

Enjoy!
I've seen pictures of the California Giants. Those are beautiful. I didn't see any of those seed packets when I got these, but I haven't been able to go to the store like I normally would this time of year. I may try to find a packet of seeds online. Love those big blooms!

I appreciate the tip about saving the flower heads. I'm excited about that! 😊

the fun part of saving the seeds is that you'll never know what will come up next year, since you don't know what they got pollinated with. To me, that's half the fun of growing flowers.