Growing Zinnias from Seed Cut Flower Farm Gardening Garden How to Grow 🌱🌱💚💚

UPDATED ZINNIA VIDEO - • ZINNIAS: Guide to Grow...
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - TRY OUR SOAP!
freshcutky.cratejoy.com/shop/all/
Thanks for visiting the Freshcutky organic gardening channel. This channel focuses on my journey, as I work to build my own cut flower farm. In the garden, I will answer some of the most common "gardening for beginners" type questions I get. Growing greens and beautiful food is something I'm really passionate about. Thank you for joining me as I learn to grow flowers, vegetables, and more.
GET THE FREE @FRESHCUTKY EBOOK HERE:
www.goo.gl/forms/yMKX4JTWYcAbj...
My favorite garden products -
Seabird Guano Fertilizer:
amzn.to/2uE7110
Titanium Shop Snips:
amzn.to/2uEaUTy
DeWitt Landscape Fabric:
amzn.to/2tjZKzm
Soil Blockers:
amzn.to/2tk56uh
I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I always include links in my video description to products relevant to the content. I'm honestly not a fan of affiliate links, but since the channel is small, every little bit helps keep me going. There's no pressure to buy from the links, they're simply there if you want to use them. Much love!
Many ornamental flowers and cut flowers are TOXIC. ALWAYS do your own research and take responsibility for the plants that you introduce around your kids, pets, and everyone else. Use common sense when handling plant materials: wear gloves, always wash hands, avoid contact with face, etc. NEVER consume any plant which has not been positively identified with complete certainty to be safe and edible. Before planting anything, research to determine whether specific flowers are considered invasive where you live or if there are laws that apply to their planting in your area.
SUBSCRIBE to @freshcutky HERE: / pickinpetalsflo…ub_con...
Check out the latest podcast on SoundCloud! / freshcutky
Find "@freshcutky" other places:
Blog: www.freshcutky.wordpress.com
Facebook: / freshcutky
Twitter: / freshcutky
Instagram: / freshcutky
Pinterest: / freshcutky
Snapchat: @freshcutky
FAMEBIT: fbit.co/u/freshcutky
------------------------
What is "@freshcutky"?
@freshcutky documents the pursuit of my goal of one day owning my own cut flower farm. Along the way, you'll will see random projects, cooking, and of course - growing stuff. I'm not an expert, and would never claim to be. There's always more to learn - this is my journey. The purpose of my blog, and other social media accounts (including KZbin) is to share ideas. I do my best to offer information that is useful, but reliance on that information is strictly at your own risk and NOT a substitute for professional advice of any kind. I do not create sponsored content or use affiliate links unless they have been explicitly discussed

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

** FULLY UPDATED VIDEO ** kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3y9mYWjq9esb8k

[@chefbongoutedge4194]

Love your channel. I grew zinnias for the first time this year. Your tips are very helpful. Thank you

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks so much for watching! 🌱🌱🌱

[@JustQuixa]

What a wonderful, thorough video, thank you! I started my first cut flower garden in my small yard this year at the age of 40 thanks to generous people like you making it so easy to learn and feel like it's possible to newbies. I'm enjoying watching the pollinators so much! Going to try even more next year. :) Now back to watching more of your lovely vids. Have a great rest of the flower season!

[@craigwitt8501]

It’s my first year growing them. I started them under grow lights. This was very helpful!

[@warmyellowshade]

I love how easy these are to care for and pretty. Thanks for the video! I have my seedlings going indoors right now. Waiting for warmer weather.

[@KittyMisses]

It's my first year growing them too I grew them on April 28th today I saw multiple leaves and I can't wait to transplant them

[@niftythriftybits3727]

Aren't zinnias such happy looking flowers!?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+Nifty Thrifty Bits Yes! Definitely one of my all time favorites! 🌱🌱🌱

[@berri5769]

Love the tip about putting the cut variety in a trellis! Will do that this year! I kept using short stakes and the plant kept growing and growing 😂

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Nice explanation. Another thing that’s great about zinnias is the size of the seeds make them really easy to sow. I volunteer at Lake Forest Elementary School Butterfly garden and the children love holding zinnia seeds in their hands and counting out a few for each cup of soil. 🌼

[@micheleyates3625]

Thank you. Have a blessed day!

[@thatbakergirl2020]

Zinnias are my favorite .........I just love them so much

[@StefuhneeLee]

Your garden is so beautiful, this was so peaceful to watch!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+Stephanie Lee Thanks for watching! 🌱😀

[@adityasonavane9241]

The fabulous zinnia flowers,really your flowers are beautiful and bright.I too had an array of beautiful colours

[@TMBgarden]

Absolutely amazing. I'm so grateful, thanks to share those little details that definitely makes all the difference!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@IMLovelydove23]

Very informative. I just planted wild flowers in my front and back yard. Hope they come up nice as yours. Thanks for sharing.👍😊💜

[@tegoblue]

Love your photography. Great eye and appreciation for flower form and color.

[@jdakat88]

Yours are sooooo gorgeous...mine have jut started to bloom...only one so far. I've decided I'm planting even more next year.

[@lifewithlois7262]

Thank you 💕God Bless💕

[@videotapeses]

I found this video to be super helpful! I live in 7A and had no luck winter sowing zinnias, I found them to do just fine direct sowed in the ground!

[@grannyofmany6777]

videotapeses .....I live in the Deep South, when I dead head my flowers, I just put the flower back in the flower bed and the next year they come back over and over by themselves. Sometimes I have to add a few more seeds because we might have a bad winter and not as many come back. I love Zinias , they are my fav.

[@dianebeckett1697]

I start mine flowers in south windows just as good!

[@TravelAgentCale]

This video is so inspiring!

[@pedroprincipe5564]

Beautiful garden thanks four your help

[@poonammalhotra8196]

Beautiful and informative video Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mariaguadagno9483]

Such a precious garden!Great job!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@50shadesofgreen]

I got to say they do look very nice and there are plenty of verities to choose from !! Thanks for sharing

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+50 shades of green Thanks for watching! 😀🌱😀🌱

[@rontom7344]

Your zinnias look amazing! I hope after the time you posted this video and the last couple years that you've continued to grow amazing flowers. I'm growing zinnias for the first time this year. The seedlings have already reached 3 or 4 inches tall so far and I'm anticipation blooms as amazing as yours. Thank you for the tips and advice!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Good luck! 🌱🌱🌱

[@cn3513]

Thank you! So helpful and very informative!

[@marykerran]

Thanks for the advice on zinnias.

[@mirlamurillo3473]

Thank you for such amazing videos.

[@cinnycat101]

I grew a small place from seed my first time and they are so pretty.

[@karinapalazzo7549]

Great video so informative. Everything I needed to know. Thanks

[@luisantoniorodriguez4245]

I planted my zinnias Lilliput that I grew in a tray in my front window. And there just starting to bloom. I did pinch early once so I’m excited to see how they come out. I probably will get them once a year since I live in NJ zone 7.

[@errod1232]

Its so amazing and beautifull

[@nivle55]

The grow well in tropical weather and grow all year around here in Puerto Rico, United States

[@andrewsnow1933]

I like the idea of cycling the zinnias into the garden. In the past I always just started my zinnias inside and when they got big enough I plant them outside. But I think this summer I'm going to have zinnias growing inside all the time under grow lamp and then when they're ready just put them in the dirt. It is a good idea

[@trishferrer8209]

Love this! How beautiful! Just stumbled upon this channel. :)

[@annel.harper9927]

Thanks so much for your informative video. I love Zinnias! I use large vertical tomato cages to they can grow very tall and don't fall down during high winds.

[@jenniferapiary]

Love this thanks

[@maryrobison1984]

Great video!!! 👍💗😊

[@avismcdaniel1503]

Great video.

[@steveo_o6707]

I'm starting out in gardening. Doing well for my first year, but I need to encourage need to pollinate so I'm going to start growing flowers as well. I like the idea of harvesting flower, it helps them continue to bloom.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Love video

[@MilkAndHoneyAcreage]

Two tips for ya! 1. Zinnias are edible and 2. Spray them with a milk and water solution to prevent and treat powdery mildew. 😉😉

[@sheilagreene660]

what is the mixing ratio of milk and water?

[@rv-hs2dm]

@@sheilagreene660 I have read that 1 part milk to 2 or 3 parts water can help fight both black spot and powdery mildew.

[@hopeking3588]

Milk And Honey Acreage what kind of milk?

[@hopeking3588]

What kind of dirt?

[@hopeking3588]

Can one do this to cucumbers?

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌼🌸🐝🦋INFORMATIVE ‼️🦋🐝🌸🌼

[@tinalee7650]

Great video!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@robertlee5740]

Nice!

[@bubblebeebartend]

Thanks for reshooting

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+chicchick13 Thanks for watching! I really hope to make a better one this year. 🌱🌱🌱

[@mrsgarza0254]

This will be My first year to plant Zinnias. I bought the giant purple seeds😊. I also bought the Persian carpet (Mexican blend) I am in Southern California. Zone 10b and I can hardly wait!!!! 🌱 Thank you for the tips! Have a wonderfully blessed day. 🌿🌿

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I have a newer video that might be helpful, as well. Thanks so much for watching! 🌱🌱🌱

[@totallydomestic433]

I had on my To List to study growing zinnias fm seed. I sat just down for a break, picked up my phone, clicked on You Tube & up popped this video in my Suggestions. Wow! What a help & blessing this was! Thanks

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I'm so glad it was helpful. I have a more recent zinnia video, as well. Thanks for watching!

[@mioangel1227]

Happened to me too. Somebody are reading our minds! 👁️

[@manpreetjolly3894]

Nice video

[@shobhas865]

Soo lovely flowers different colors, anybody likes , speech less beauty very informative video thanks a lot

[@MinibiteTran]

How the flowers look a like that how your spirte & soul the same 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💜🇨🇦

[@sarannbo3413]

Very good tips nice 👍 garden

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thorn99855]

Oh my God, the color varieties that you got are stunning. I love the vibrant colors offset by that light lavender. And the peachy color you showed in the beginning was stunning too. I have some growing right now. They are just babies though, about 3-4 sets of leaves. I think I will go ahead and start pinching. On the other hand, we have had so much rain that it seems like they slowed down their growth a little bit. I really hope that by pinching them they get branchy and keep growing strong. I only have like 10 plants because I planted some rather old seed, but I am totally going to root the tips that I pinch out and do my best to keep doubling their numbers. Wish me luck! :)

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Yes, the salmon peach zinnias are one of my favorites. Good luck with your flowers! :)

[@mariastella6805]

stupende quest anno le ho seminate anch io erano anche i fiori di mia nonna

[@hollystevens3524]

I have tried so many times to grow them without luck. Where I am now the slugs get to them as young starts and eat them to the ground. I will try again and bought a ton of seeds for the next season.

[@karenfal8448]

Any videos on deadheading or how to save the seeds?

[@becomingbrie7232]

😍😍😍

[@maryj7912]

Do I wait for my last frost date to be over or so I need to wait for certain night time temperature before planting the seedlings in the ground?

[@mariavirginiacerezorueda9907]

Solo dejar que Floresca y también que seque la flor muy bien y regar las semillas ,son 8 días para que empiecen a brotar y listo,empieza su nuevo ciclo de vida,así de FÁCIL.

[@viviangerard459]

yes the dirt has to be warm or they wont grow at least here in bc

[@danielburns7519]

I grow the California giants the hummingbirds and monarchs love them I have even seen the goldfinch in them.

[@jillspady6450]

Do you prefer seed over nursery 6 pks?

[@dannysquires5955]

What Zone are you in? I'm in 8.9 These Love Deep South Georgia, I plant 1700 every 3 months and lasts till first frost.

[@melaniecossey1508]

My zinias are short compact bushes. I guess I have a different variety.

[@pamd1861]

Hi..glad I found your site. Do you have a step by step starting from seed zinnias video? Thank you

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Yes! I do. You should be able to find it by searching "zinnias freshcutky" here on KZbin. Happy gardening!

[@pamd1861]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers thank you!

[@ClassicRoyal]

You garden looks nice! Are those Amaranths in the back? What kind? You have a nice channel! Love your accent, Im from southwestern Virginia and I sound like you!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Welcome to the channel. I love tall amaranth - I think Orange Giant is one of my favorite varieties! 🌱🌱🌱

[@BeautifulOaks]

Hi. That sounds a bummer about Japanese beetles eating your zinnia flowers. I wonder if having Guinea Fowls would help get rid of them and eventually curtail their numbers in your area? I just saw on CBCSaskatchewan KZbin channel a video on Guinea Fowl eating up ticks and grasshoppers.

[@onetwocue]

Is there a difference benary giants vs california giants zinnias?

[@adriana6992]

I am going to try and grow them for my first time this year! Wish me luck! Your videos have been a huge help! Have you ever replanted your zinnia seeds? Or do you just purchase new ones every year?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Yes, you can definitely save seeds from the zinnias and plant them again next year. Good luck with your garden! :) :)

[@adriana6992]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers thank you so much! I'm from the Sonoran desert so I need to plant now since we get to about 118° F during our summers. These little flowers have me so excited though! 🥰

[@sheilagreene660]

great video! How about watering?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Usually once a week at most. We normally get enough rain so that I dont have to worry about them. 🌱🌱🌱

[@bubblerings]

In your experience, are the Benary's Giants really better, more resistant to the powdery mildew? I imagine, that the successive sowing, getting rid of older plants really helps, too. I always get mildew on old plants (Cal Giants, etc.) Benary's better??? Mahalo! -Scotty (Maui, on a mountain) -Strong sun, but never over 85 degrees, up here. :))

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I always get mildew on zinnias, too. It does seem that they last a little longer before the mildew shows. But it still does, definitely. The benarys also seem to produce more double flowers than some of the cheaper ones. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@bubblerings]

Thanks, was hoping they were really Really resistant, oh well! -Good that Benary's get mildew later, as they are so tall. -Thanks for the reply, and for your videos! Hope you find some land with a city full of flower customers nearby, some day soon!

[@regalmuffin7087]

Hi! Are Benary's giant varieties open pollinated or hybrids? Can i save seeds from them and plant them? And is 86°and 100° too hot for these zinnias? Thank you. Im new to zinnias.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I'm not certain, but I think benarys giants are not hybrids. Also, they seem to do fine with hot weather. My summer temperatures are always above 80f and occasionally above 100f. They grow well as long as they get enough water. Every garden is different. Thank you for watching! Good luck!

[@Edemamee]

Have you saved the zinnia seeds & resow them? Or do buy new zinnia seeds every year?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+Edemamee You can do either :) You can save seeds from any open pollinated variety of zinnia and plant them next season. Or if you grow hybrid seeds, it's probably best to buy more. Thanks for watching! 🌱😀

[@TheTrueabundance]

I've just planted zinnea seeds in peat pots on my porch to plant out later. I'm in zone 9/10 in south east Spain. The night temperatures are minimum 8ºC (46ºF), Will they germinate ok if I leave them outside overnight? Or should I bring them into the house till it gets warmer?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

They should be okay. 😀😀😀 As long as there's no frost predicted, the seedlings should be fine. Zinnias dislike the cold, so the growth might be slow at first. Once the temperatures warm up, they'll start growing quite quickly. Good luck! 🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@jillspady6450]

Do the rabbits find them tasty? I love the rabbits, so i just take extra precautions if needed. The little buns are always welcome in my garden.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I also have tons of rabbits. They never seem to touch the zinnias. I would definitely start them from seed, very easy and cheap. Good luck!

[@jillspady6450]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers ill go see what's available! What's your favorite!

[@lilyred8120]

You're so cute! Who made the sweet boots?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Buffy boots! Thanks for watching!

[@KatrinaTrys]

Would they be good for growing on a bank? My son loves them..

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+Katrina Georgia Girl Like a river bank? I'm not so sure they'd do well. Especially if its really heavy clay. Have you ever tried orange cosmos?

[@KatrinaTrys]

freshcutky, I have a very steep bank behind my house & yes its Clay.. I thought about starting them in my little green house, but being red clay I didn't know how well they would do because of the run off because of the clay... Thank you sweetie!

[@LOVVOLEVOLLOVEEVOOVE]

I want to know why your trimming them and is there anyway I can encourage root growth by trimming them? Can I trim them so they don’t grow so tall? I had mine grow this year up to 6ft and I expected smaller flowers. I planted them on a raised flower bed. I’d love to grow them again there but they are just so tall!!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Maybe a dwarf variety would be better? There are several bedding zinnias that are easy to grow and very pretty. 🌱🌱🌱

[@MinibiteTran]

How can I get some seeds 🤔🤔🤔🤔 so this day the viruses no have any nursery opening at all Thx for respond 🇨🇦💙

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I would check online. Many online seed stores are still shipping. Good luck!

[@bobbylee3042]

All my little sprouts died after 2 inches. I can't tell what is wrong. Whether I over water them, I give them the wrong soil, or if the sun is SO hot that the soil is drying to crisp up top, but still moist below :^(((( But i will keep trying because they give so many seeds in the packets! Pointers?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

If you're starting the seeds outside, try moving the tray to a sheltered place during the hottest part of the day. It sounds like your tray may be drying out too much while the seedlings become established. Good luck!

[@leahwoods1742]

How late is it to start zinnia seedlings? (Also from KY)

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

There might still be time for one last planting before fall. Good luck!

[@oliviabailess4138]

I don't know if you remember me, but I asked a question about weak growth in zinnia, you gave some pretty good advice! I wish I could show you my progress lol we had a hurricane recently and I was afraid I was going to lose my whole garden. Especially because I had just replanted my seedlings 2 weeks before the storm and they were just getting some height on them. I have one plant that is blooming from my original experiment. She is a beautiful "Giant Enchantress" I'm so excited my first bloom! If you would like to add me on Snapchat you can! @oliveravens thanks for your advice!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

+Olivia Bailess Awesome! I'm so glad to hear the zinnias are doing better! 💐

[@laxminarayana9371]

Olivia Bailess on

[@jefrichan]

Can zinnias be grown in shallow containers, say 5-6" deep?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Some dwarf varieties might be able to grow in shallow soil. However, I would avoid the tall types with large flowers. They would likely fall over from the weight of the plant. Good luck!

[@sheilagreene660]

What variety of ceocia is that behind the zinnias

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I'm not absolutely certain, but I grew two types that year. Both were from Baker Creek - one was 'tornado red' and the other was called 'forest fire'. Hope that helps! :)

[@amberhuffman3703]

Is it possible to plant the seeds again after picking the flowers?? I'm trying to figure out how to get more zinnias and keep my hummingbirds happy. 😁💐

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Zinnias are cut and come again. The more you cut them, the more flowers will come. You can always make another planting that will bloom in the fall if there's enough time. Good luck!

[@audreynicoletti7329]

How long does it take for them to grow?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

They usually start blooming in about 10 weeks. 🌱🌱🌱

[@IneffableFoxy]

Some critter ate every single one of my zinnia seedlings this year, the moment they popped out of the ground. Sheared off the stems at ground level. :(

[@bunyipz2040]

crickets and grasshoppers did that to my dahlia's. I will always start in seed trays now.

[@sanathabeysekara9753]

How i can buy zinnias seeds from Sri Lanka

[@brady1433]

Thank you for pronouncing zinnias correctly. When I hear zeeeeenias, I cringe. I know different regions pronounce differently, but if the pronunciation bothers me, I can't watch. You are very easy to watch and I appreciate your sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@jltoney79]

Ok seeee I say it like she does and so many people correct me and say it how you spelled it lol now I can’t even say it bc I’m so confused!

[@girishdhawan9217]

If

[@ranjithudayasiri7991]

dear 'madam I am srilanka I wont buy zeeniyas seeds Can you help me thanks ...for you.

[@coysmorris72]

Hi I'm building a Zinnia flowers garden for my mom she loves thease flowers I got seeds to plant after planting them in ground when do I add mulch an what kind do I add an how offton do you water them an do you have any tips how make the dirt rich it may be rich all ready this first time for me the dirt I'm planting them in is black dirt

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Work the soil and then direct sow. You dont have to use mulch, but make sure to keep the weeds down. Good luck!