Planting Zinnias from Seed in the Cut Flower Garden

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[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

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[@TheSuburbanGardenista]

Great video - amazing how your zinnias grow so tall! I'm growing them from seed for the first time - can't wait for these beautiful blooms this year!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks for watching! Happy gardening! :) :)

[@cinnycat101]

Your zinnias are so relaxing to look at! They’re gorgeous!

[@diamondeye75]

Just planted Zinnia seeds in a cardboard egg carton, indoor, warmed by my radiators. Took only 3 days to sprout. We are having unusually low temperatures for May here in the Mid-Atlantic, we still have a couple of below freezing nights coming up so hopefully they won't outgrow their little egg carton home before the frost passes! Great vid BTW!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

We're having strange cold weather, too. Thanks for watching! 🌱🌱🌱

[@td2926]

Try Neem and Clove essential oils mixed into water which helps tremendously with pests and it’s all natural!

[@charlenefall3831]

Thanks for your video I sent it to my daughter she just picked up a couple of pots this is a new flower for her garden 💐

[@lorannharris9034]

Your cleome was lovely. Some how I managed to sow the dwarf cleome which I dont like as well. Beautiful Zinnias.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I didn't even know there were dwarf cleome. I always accidentally buy the wrong marigolds. Lol!

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

Love your zinnias! One of my favorites!

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

I use a hand held torch on Japanese beetles...use it parallel with the plant so you don’t burn the plants.

[@Shared-Experiences]

I used this method on kudzu bugs that were in my yard. It was gross because kudzus are smelly.

[@daniart3909]

I live on the east coast too and I use the same method on the Japanese beetle

[@nadoskitchen8011]

Your zinnias looks so healthy

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks for watching!

[@flowergrowersmith449]

Very good video - great flowers, zinnias. A must-grow for any flower farmer I guess!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I don't know why I wasn't subscribed to your channel before, since I watch a lot of your videos... and I just realized we have the same date for our last frost (Central Indiana) : ) Thank you for all your videos!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Hooray! I won't lie, I'm already ready for spring. Cold this cold weather is not my favorite. We should totally do a collab sometime! Love your channel! :)

[@SoilandMargaritas]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers Aww you are so sweet! Like you say “I’m just someone with a garden” here, half of the time I’m not even sure where is south or north 😂 I sure do miss all the blooms already, I’m getting more into cut flowers this year (just for me) but I would love to do a collab if you are up for it for sure!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Great video - keep up the good work. Love zinnas and grew a ton last year. Saved seeds and hope they will come up when I plant them soon.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Zinnia are definitely one of my favorite flowers!

[@williamreeder3660]

Thank You !

[@AnnClaire]

i was like, hey she sounds like home. And then I see, you ARE from home :) KY

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Welcome to the channel! 🌱🌱🌱

[@sweetpeacraft5243]

Your zinnia are beautiful! Mine were fabulous for awhile until the goldfinch birds attacked my flower garden by pulling off the petals, I thought to use bird netting to protect them but worried about butterflies as I mostly planted flowers for pollinators.

[@vistaprime]

why discourage goldfinch. One of the reasons I plant zinnia are for goldfinch and for hummingbirds and thirdly for bees and butterflies. the beauty of the flowers are secondary.

[@ursulahofer82]

Thank you so much for your informations!!! You have beautiful zinnias❤️

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@lilfroggyfrog]

Love your videos! I planted zinnias for the second summer in the row and I have hummingbirds visiting daily now!!! (:

[@karenschwartz5209]

Thanks!

[@stephanieraphael8338]

Love your color pallet!

[@lauriebosworth5325]

Adore Zinnias😍😍😍

[@nicolegardens1049]

Who doesn't 💘 zinnias!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I love them! 🌿🌸🌼

[@negrovelez1899]

Saludos,a la dama,por mostrar un jardín tas hermoso y muy variado en flores Zinnia,es una belleza,usted tiene un don para las flores,a mí me gustaría ver mariposas,un jardín sin mariposas es como un día de verano sin sol,gracias un reconocimiento,👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🌈🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋😍🌞😇💯,hermoso el jardín,un like👍.

[@michelletetreault9428]

Very helpful video!!!

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@lottiefaith6935]

Your garden is so gorgeous and peaceful.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thank you! The butterflies definitely love the zinnias!

[@smitasuryavanshi2883]

Hey , iam frm India🇮🇳. Love ur vedio too much. I love these Flowers very much but can u tell me when shld we planting the seeds. I mean which month is better,, winter or, summer or rainy?

[@DiegoRodriguez-qp3lf]

This is a helpful video. I am a man growing zinnias

[@soniasia5558]

Pretty colors! Like it a lot, I should plant some next year....Thank you for sharing!!!!😄

[@memorichannel1480]

Cantik banget

[@chrisgoldbach4450]

Thank you for pronouncing it right oh my God I cant tell you how many people call the zine-yuhs. Question though. If i just harvested seeds do they need stratification or will they grow instantly right off the flower. Miracle grow leds are nice for starting seeds if you want to try messing around inside and aren't too expensive. Thank you!

[@sateshmail1]

I love the look of your flowers very beautiful colors where is a good place for me to buy seeds

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

We just made a "seed supplier" video recently that might be very helpful. Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

[@laynardarcilla1858]

Hi, loved this video❤but can i ask, i planted some zinnia seeds in cup and then when i transplanted them in they're own cup, i kind of ruined the roots, they still are alive well now but will they still flower and grow good?

[@yesicagomez7721]

Love them ! 💕💕 I have a question, I’m currently growing my zinnias in a pot they’re about a foot tall right now. Will they grow okay in a pot? I’ve mostly seen people plant them in the ground.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Certain dwarf varieties are specifically for pots and containers. Most zinnias will grow well in pots, but you may need to stake them if they are a type that gets really tall. Good luck!

[@jeffborkowski]

when you direct sow into the garden, since you're not covering the seeds, do you need to protect from birds somehow prior to germination? and once germinated, protect against rabbits somehow?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I usually don't have any problems with zinnia seeds. However, the birds and rabbits will absolutely destroy my sunflowers. At planting time, I use a low tunnel that is covered with light weight Agribon insect barrier. If it's secured very well, the birds and rabbits are not an issue. I take the cover off when the seedlings are well established. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobchastain270]

When direct seeding in rows how far apart should I seed? How far apart did you plant yours?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I plant intensively in a row that is roughly four feet wide, with six inches between each plant. 🌱🌱🌱

[@stacyschlobohm129]

I tried zinnia this year and they are so fragile I lost most of them in a rain. I can not understand how to grow these delicate flowers. A drop of rain seems to snap them over.

[@marioolivergodoy7954]

beautiful really a blessing do you use flower netting

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Yes, I do use flower netting. I think my newer video about zinnias shows it better. Thank you for watching!

[@robinmoser7343]

I have some just a few Zinnias that the tops of the stems are curving. Is this common? Does it mean I need to steak them earlier. They are getting tall so I am staking them now but they have curled or gave curved earlier.

[@julyssabustamante5427]

Hello!! What's the best soil for tropical flowers? Gardening beginner here, hehe thank you! ❣️

[@violetml]

Thank you for this video. Where do you like to get your seeds?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I order my seeds from GeoSeed. Thanks for watching! :)

[@kyleanuar9090]

I find after cutting flowers for display they dull in color almost immediately

[@katiekane5247]

Cut them earlier & not in the heat of the day.

[@claytoncurry4374]

Awesome Garden! What kind of zinnias are you growing and what’s the name of your favorite kind of zinnia?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Thank you! I think Benary's Salmon Rose zinnia is my absolute favorite. However, all of them are quite beautiful!

[@Panndiita]

mine germinated in 24 hours, i live in acapulco mexico xD

[@ranjithudayasiri7991]

Dear madam , I'm srilanka I like zeeniyas plants But I havant zeeniyas seeds can yoy help me. I wont buy zeeniyas seeds. Please reply me. thanks a lot.

[@Novaleejune]

Can you tell me what type of zinnia the fluffy pink one is called? At 3:50...….they're beautiful.

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Zinderella lilac. Thanks for watching!

[@rondiver1]

Where can a person purchase the trellis netting?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I usually get mine at home depot, but places like groworganic and Johnny's seeds sell it in larger quantities depending upon your needs. Hope that helps!

[@sarahreinhardt1414]

What are those purple zinnia that have fluffy top petals?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

At what time? Is it the zinderella lilac zinnia? 🌱🌱🌱

[@kansaslee582]

Just found your channel. I love it! What was the name of the Fertilizer you said you used? And where do you normally buy your zinnia?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

I usually buy my zinnias from Johnny's seeds, just because I buy so many. Tons of places offer the benarys giant varieties though. The fertilizer was pelleted seabird guano. There might be an Amazon link in the description. Happy gardening!

[@kansaslee582]

@@TONYAwiththeflowers Thank you!

[@carolinemccullough1895]

Mine always get powdery mildew, leaves get a blue powder. Any suggestions?

[@carolinemccullough1895]

lol should have listened to entire video

[@meen4796]

1 part milk and 1 part water help with powdery mildew

[@meen4796]

helps* and just spray it on/ water them with it

[@jimmymehaffey6705]

What is the netting you mentioned?

[@TONYAwiththeflowers]

Just regular trellis netting. Instead of using it vertically for vines, some people lay it flat to support flowers. For an example, I used it that way in my pruning tomatoes video. Hope that helps!

[@shin1979flower]

beautifu(*´▽｀*)

[@MrDanamp]

Yeah, when you started with, "Hey, what's up..." I knew you'd pronounce zinnia wrong.

[@MrDanamp]

I gave you a "thumbs up," though, because I love ZEENias.

[@meen4796]

da fuq? we all have different ways to pronounce things; go educate yourself.

[@janemiddleton9509]

Hey what's up tells you nothing.

[@marleneconnell8005]

tomato---tomoto... ??? and