Saving Zinnia Seeds

Teaching you how my family has saved zinnia seeds from the same stock for 3 generations.
Link to seed company
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[@paulafischer1324]

I just found your channel about a month ago and I'm so inspired. My garden this year is in memory of my youngest daughter who died in December last year. I have a few flowers planted, but I was pretty overwhelmed by it all this year, and I wish I'd planted more. I'm going to plant her a million zinnia seeds this fall, she would have loved your garden!

[@teresaholland4790]

I’m very sorry for your loss .what a nice way to honor your daughter ❤️

[@michellesanders2747]

So sorry for your loss.

[@1971_happylifedog]

You’re in my prayers. Can’t imagine your pain.

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

🙏🧸💕Hugging you so tight! I have 3 grown children who are my world and have almost lost each one due to car accidents!Worst times of my life! Holding you in my heart ❤️

[@dboufedji]

The problem with your videos is that I find myself mesmerized and wanting to learn everything you do that I don’t accomplish much in my home😂 You are such a great teacher! I love the zinnias and hope to grow them soon.

[@shervin6711]

I had no idea I could have saved seeds from our bouquets! I threw them away. Oh no! Won't anymore! I thought they had to dry/ mature to brown on the plant first!

[@rhodachavarria1430]

I'm still trying to get past the idea that I had that they need to mature and at least partially dry on the plant. You are proving me wrong!

[@sandymick8639]

I will get some of my zinnas trmw.I too thought they had to die on stem.You are such a wonderful teacher.Tho once i start watching your video's i cant hardly stop,then i dont get much done.You are so soothing to watch,makes this old 73 yr old heart happy.God bless you and your wonderful family.😊

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Your lovely daughter shows every sign of. Being as industrious and wise as you are. How nice that your mother-in-law passed these beautiful flowers to you. You in turn can pass these flowers on to your children and they can share these wonderful memories with their children. I'm sure your husband must be proud and touched that you carry on this tradition.

[@Serendipity_Strawberry_Farm]

Absolutely stunning. I hope my daughters continue growing my zinnias and hand this art down to my grandchildren for future generations. One day they will say Nanny Matthews grew these in 2022 and now 40 years later my grandchildren will be sharing these with their children xxx

[@lindanahler413]

This is where I get all my seeds. They are about 45 min. from me. Great company.

[@megancoleman9916]

I learned so much and love your story about your mother-in-law passing down the seeds. I'm going to save mine and give some to my mother and grandmother. Thank you!

[@debroepke1892]

Loved this video. Thank you! Looking forward to watching more!

[@darleneredbird4]

Coming over from Three Rivers Homestead.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome!!!!!

[@granny2862]

Thank You for sharing 💕 Your flowers are always so Beautiful!! I Love hearing your family stories ❤

[@valbrenneman9071]

I love zinnias. My Mom always planted them along the garden too.

[@janicebrooks9124]

I just love Morgan County Seed Company! Back in the 90’s I lived among the Mennonite community there, and had many friends that I’ve missed! I raised sheep then, & also raised produce for the auction house, & bought most of my supplies at Morgan Co. They were just getting started then. I sure do miss that community! I’m in SE Missouri now, just on the cusp of the Ozarks & 5 miles from the mighty Current River!

[@tanyapayzant5261]

Ruth Ann I am enjoying your channel immensely. I recently found you and am binge watching your videos. Yesterday my grandchildren were here. At the end of the day we were all tired so I gathered them on my knee to show them the video of Poppy having her 13 Piglets. Well… my 6 year old grandson couldn’t get enough of your farm animals. He also has a little green ride on like the 3 little boys have. He said to me, “Mimi I am going to ride mine in the snow too!!!” 😂❤🇨🇦

[@lindapotter5750]

I have been storing seeds for years. Both wild flowers and domestic. I have always had houseplants too. I learn how to propagate seeds, slips, twigs and whatever I can get to grow. I have always shared what I have from food, crafts, ideas for creating or improving things, gift ideas or whatever will make others happy. I never ask for renumeration because God says he gives free and so should we. My dad always was available to help someone. From butchering to tilling a garden. Greed and self importance has made this world so not even the children we've raised are willing to have an unselfish spirit. I get great joy in giving a person a gift. Even if it's a handmade potholder, than having someone begrudgingly give me somthing back... Please share with others. Family, friends, neighbors, workmates, schoolmates or whoever you see. A small gift brings so much joy. Remember when little kids would be so proud to pick someone some wildflowers or a handmade card. Such happiness. Even if you think they're just weeds...that's where the fancy flowers originated. Thank you...

[@lizhaydon2250]

What a lovely gift you received.

[@williamqueen8790]

You are by far are the hardest working woman I know, your videos are just awesome, you are truly blessed of God.

[@leannagilmon287]

So sweet, I love family generations of stories, thank you for sharing 🤗

[@kimberleemonroe2255]

Your garden is beautiful! So glad we found your channel!

[@kimberleemonroe2255]

I’ve dried zinnia flower heads and they turned out really vintage looking so pretty.

[@DebWHNP]

I am loving your channel! Last year was my first year growing a flower garden. It was beautiful! I thought I had to let the flowers die and naturally drop seeds for next year. Now I know how to keep the beauty longer and keep my seeds! Thank you so very much!

[@lrfox49]

Garden is beautiful !!

[@amyroberts7248]

Beautiful!!!!! I cant wait to grow these next year.

[@darkbrewedhemlock7361]

What?!! It’s this easy??? So exciting!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing how to do this!! I’m absolutely going out and picking flowers today and saving seeds!!! Blessings to you!🤗

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!!

[@girlwithaplan1680]

Your smile is so sweet! Keep smiling and sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it.

[@57Weaver]

Great information on harvest and storage. :)

[@allisonbressette2962]

Thank you. This is my first year saving these seeds.

[@pellis8985]

Such beautiful zinnias!!! Thank you for sharing how you seed save. I waited for my zinnias to die back before collecting the seeds this year. I’ll try your way next year.

[@cynthiag3065]

I didn’t know about storing seeds in the freezer. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.😊

[@stevenspencer9104]

That is a very exciting story. God bless you all.

[@BillieDilsaver]

I enjoy very much watching your videos and would it be possible to get a list of them all so I can watch every video you have put out? It would be much appreciated. Thank you so much. I'm definitely hooked. I also like to can and garden. I'm learning lots from you. Wish I had a milk cow!! Lol Your parenting is "spot on". I'm from the SE corner of Iowa and would love to hear you speak somewhere if you could give that info too. Please and Thank yous :)

[@shakeriad]

Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to save the seeds of my zinnia's.

[@ArtistrybyAlyssa]

That seed origin story is SO SWEET!!

[@tecora7419]

You are such a good teacher ❤️

[@melleking122]

They are so beautiful! I hope to plant zenias next year in the poor flowerless back of my house.

[@kep8814]

I love all of the jewel tones of the zinnias! Wonderful video!

[@bbooth7133]

I would love to get some of your seeds! This is the second year I have added flowers to my garden. I don't have very many but next year I would love to have more. I looked for a email address to email you but didn't see one. I have almost watched all your videos and some more than once. I even got your pattern!

[@victoriafreudenthal4528]

I saw a video where you can also make cuttings to plant instead of disposing of branches

[@mariannerayo8608]

Thank you. I appreciate the time lapse update after they sat for a month and dried.

[@sharrilswindle752]

I just ordered my morgan County seed Catalog thank you loved this video

[@lucazassa]

Thank you so much for sharing !

[@shervin6711]

Hi, just wanted to say hello!Three Rivers Homestead recommended this video for seed saving. So happy to have found you! Your garden is beautiful!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome!!!!!

[@shervin6711]

@@Ruthannzimm hopefully you will be flooded with new followers this week :)

[@nicolewiley2763]

I have decided to grow a long row of zinnias in front of my garden next year! Thank you😊

[@Ranger12175]

Thank you for sharing the informarion on zinni seeds. your garden is beautiful beautiful

[@giselewurzburger9607]

I saved my this year - I have a shoe box full!

[@charlottedouglass8869]

Beautiful zen Ives! I love them in the garden. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Good to know that I don't need to worry about taking the flower petals off the seeds . So tedious

[@ryk9896]

Such a gorgeous video, if you didn’t store them in a freezer and just had them in your room over winter and plant them in the spring will they grow?

[@Ruthannzimm]

I think they will. Your germination rate might just be a bit lower but I’d still plant them!!

[@onedazinn998]

Thank you so much for sharing this & the seed company! :)

[@deepocean3603]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@ammiedoering4205]

They are beautiful

[@rhondatrumier5530]

Loved this Thank You!

[@carlanuttall8517]

When it’s time to take out of freezer to use? Do they need to sit out for awhile or they can go directly into the ground?

[@rosiekerr8268]

Your zinnias are incredible….so huge and gorgeous colours! My favourite flower actually but never have been able to grow them like yours. When do you sow the seeds? And is it direct to the garden? Or do you start them indoors first? I live in Edinburgh Scotland so our climate is a bit different than yours….we don’t get too harsh winters..mostly wet and rainy and can get some snow. Now looking for huge zinnia seeds!!! Thank you for your marvellous channel….my new favourite! Xx

[@meremadswyant8835]

Can this same method be practiced with most flowers for seed saving? Love this utube! Thank you!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes I practice it with many different varieties of flowers.

[@NUMBERSMAVEN]

Thank you for sharing!! Most helpful!! ❤

[@shariliming2441]

How do you get such large plants??? I just love watching you garden. 🥰

[@Cpickerel]

Does it matter if the seeds are dark or still light colored? I took seeds of a spent flowers and as I worked my way toward the center they got lighter.

[@tammygagnon996]

Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦🙏

[@smitaghosh6133]

This is a wonderful video...but I am a little confused. I thought the seeds continue to mature in the living flower until the flower dies and dries up. If you take seeds from a flower that is still blooming they might not make viable plants or might not even germinate. Is this not true???? Anyone?

[@GaserBeam-hi4ez]

Yea, that’s what I hear and read on the web, but honestly everything available on the web is from people who just garden and have no education. So I wonder if they just parrot what they’ve heard, which is the flower must develop on the stalk. I mean, I don’t think she is lying, and is apparently been doing it herself. I would like to hear from her a bigger explanation though.

[@RandLong]

Do you have a solution for Mildew on zinnia's. I'm in VA and it's humid. Thank you. Blessings!

[@StitchesAndGrace]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

😍

[@loucilehall9281]

I thought you had to wait till the flowers had dried up

[@chrisgilliam8833]

Do you put the seeds in the paper bag and then directly in freezer? they don't get moisture in them from the freezer?

[@Johnnysaintrizz]

I thought you had to wait until the flowers brown on the vine before you can collect viable seeds.

[@carljames5763]

What do you do with all the zinnia flowers? Do you sell fresh cut bouquets?

[@rockyhillshome1513]

From your "About" page it says you are in Iowa. We have Morgan County Seed Company in Morgan County, MO. Love them. Are you talking about the same business or just the online catalog?

[@Ruthannzimm]

Morgan co seeds has a distributor in our area!!!

[@lorraineshore6572]

Are the seeds actually viable picking them at that point? Or is there a certain point I need to wait for with the inner blooms? Thank you so much! I’m hoping I can be successful with this!😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

I wait until I see the bloom start to fade

[@moakley60]

Zinnias are my favorite flower! We grew giant ones from seed this year for the first time and I saved some seeds. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I hope it works! Question: do you plant them in starter pots or directly in the ground?

[@Ruthannzimm]

I plant them directly into the ground after danger of frost is past!!

[@moakley60]

Thank you so much! That sounds a lot easier.

[@christinaperez254]

A zinnia only makes seeds for plants with exactly the same colors? What about cross-pollination with all the other flowers?

[@Ruthannzimm]

Some of the center seeds will be cross pollinated but the outside rows of seeds will be true to color

[@carolynmoody9460]

Do you store all seeds in freezer flowers and vegetables..you may have said this but being hearing impaired I could hear..many THANKS

[@nicolewiley2763]

She did say that

[@Ruthannzimm]

I do store all seeds in the freezer

[@Cpickerel]

BTW.... My maiden name is Zimmerman!

[@Susan77ism]

Do you cut them below the "Y"? Or above it"

[@Ruthannzimm]

I did above.

[@darkbrewedhemlock7361]

Looking for the seed company link- could we get that? I’d love to support a small business.

[@Ruthannzimm]

www.morgancountyseeds.com

[@lisamiller597]

What kind of zinnias are they? Mine are not that tall?

[@Ruthannzimm]

They were a gift from my mother in law. She saved them from her mother..: no idea what variety.

[@ccfarm]

Can you dry these in a dehydrator?

[@Ruthannzimm]

Possibly at a very low temp!! I would put all of them in dehydrator as trial tho Incase it gets too hot

[@loucilehall9281]

I would think that a dehydrator would kill the seed