How to Breed Zinnias Using Self Pollination and Cross Pollination

[@wisteriasinensis6080]

omg! you seem like such a sweet lady! thank you so much! this is exactly the kind of "backyard experiment" type of video i am modeling my garden after 🥰

[@bluffsidegardens]

Thanks for this video, watched a dozen and this was the actual content i was after!

[@TheArborFarm]

Glad it was helpful!Thanks for watching and letting us know.

[@jackherman8521]

Fascinating! Thank you I enjoyed! 11:52

[@TheArborFarm]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@faselersusan]

You do a very good job of explaining this process! I hope to try this tomorrow! !

[@TheArborFarm]

Thanks for your kind words. Best wishes for success!

[@katjoy9921]

Thanks for the great video. Well done and very appreciated

[@TheArborFarm]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@darcywebb7726]

thank you for this video. You explained the info I've been looking for very clear and precise. I'm hoping to save seeds this Summer and look forward to applying what you clearly demonstrated.

[@TheArborFarm]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@Pink_berry_farms]

Thank you I found this very helpful

[@TheArborFarm]

@@Pink_berry_farms Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@user-uv7wu6oe9d]

That was so interesting and you explained it so very well. Thank you ❤

[@TheArborFarm]

You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know!

[@madelinerivera7445]

What great information. I always wondered how breeders did this process. Thank you! I'm going to try to do this and see what happens.

[@joannbaumann4028]

Excellent. Subbed.Thx.

[@TheArborFarm]

@@joannbaumann4028 Thanks for your kind words and thanks for the subscribe.

[@user-xm1gc1bs1c]

A few questions! I am so sorry!😅 1- Can you do this if you purchase a mix? Like Fair Mix? Or, do you have to plant each color separately, then cross-pollinate? 2-when you cross pollinate, do you do it on BOTH flowers? Or, just one? 3.) Do you cover the ones you want to cross pollinate, and then when they are open, cross pollinate? And continue covering until the seeds are ready? Thank you so much, this is sooo helpful!! The best video I have seen! 😊 This is soo amazing! I want to try this SOOOO bad!

[@TheArborFarm]

1. You can do this from a mix. Any zinnia will work. 2. To cross pollinate, you'll take the pollen from one flower and place it on the pollen receiver of the other flower. 3. Yes. Cover before they open to protect them from naturally being pollinated. Keep covered until the seeds mature. Thanks for watching. Have fun pollinating! 😊

[@MilyjDom]

Thanks for the important information. I was looking for this. I will keep the exclusive varieties that I bought.

[@TheArborFarm]

You’re welcome! Have fun growing!

[@sandrachavez619]

So helpful, thank you 🤗

[@TheArborFarm]

Our pleasure. Happy growing!🌸

[@patriciacole8773]

Fascinating yet simple. I’m in!

[@jenniferhlusko263]

Thank you for posting this video. I found it very informative.

[@TheArborFarm]

You’re welcome. It’s a pleasure. Glad you gained from it!

[@laurieyeagley4805]

Do you spray you zinnias woth anything to keep bugs and /or fungus off? Do you fertilize at all? Your flowers are beautiful, and your hand pollination video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@TheArborFarm]

We don’t spray or fertilize. Thanks for the kind feedback. We appreciate you watching.

[@TanyaJP123]

Fantastic information! Thank you so much!

[@TheArborFarm]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@TheArborFarm]

Our pleasure! Have fun with it.😊

[@pamneill4174]

So clear and succinct. Best video on breeding zinnias. Thank you for taking the time to share this important information.

[@TheArborFarm]

Our pleasure. Thanks for your kind words.

[@kerryvickers3605]

Very informative and helpful! Thanks!

[@vanloan]

I aslo polination for zinnias. Your video ís very helpful. Thanks.

[@TheArborFarm]

our pleasure. thanks for your interest!

[@cynthewild]

At what point in the season should you start selecting flowers to self pollinate to preserve the color for the next year?

[@TheArborFarm]

We start covering them with the organza bags before they open. The key is you want to select them at an early stage before the pollinators get to them. Thanks for your interest!

[@sameeraweerakkody1367]

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[@rubyoro0]

Watch at 2x speed. You’re welcome.

[@mdpope_clubhouse7918]

So after I have my new cross pollinated seed, do I replant them like how I normally would?

[@TheArborFarm]

Yes, and cover to protect from cross pollination. This will allow you to save the seed and expand your stock of your new variety.

[@TheGardeningSisters]

Could you share the actual name of the ivory colored zinnia shown in the video. Thank you 😊

[@TheArborFarm]

It's called OKLAHOMA IVORY zinnia. We bought the seed from Johnny's. Thank you for your interest.

[@TheGardeningSisters]

@@TheArborFarm Thank you !

[@emmyhusfloen]

Thank you for that useful information!! Can't wait to try it! @beetrue2youblooms