Most of my zinnias are originally from seeds that my mom gave me 45 years ago, when my husband and I moved into our first home. I grew and harvested these seeds/plants every year, and hadn’t ever actually bought zinnia seeds until a couple of years ago. The reason I bought seeds that year was because I didn’t have any of the Candy Cane variety. This year, I bought a couple of packets of zinnia seeds at Walmart, hoping to get some colors that I didn’t have much of. I probably won’t buy zinnia seeds next year. When I harvest my seeds, I never try to pick the seeds out. I put whole flower heads in a paper sack to store over the winter. In the spring, I crumble the flower heads apart and sprinkle seeds, petals and all in a small narrow trench and cover lightly with soil. I figure the petals and all of the other chaff make a compost. I live in southern MO and usually wait until around the first of May, after frost dangers are over, to plant my zinnias. They usually start coming up in about 10-14 days, and then start to bloom around the first of July. They are definitely one of my favorite flowers, and I love to see the butterflies that visit them!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it amazing how many seeds you can harvest from zinnias?
@lizzastreicher3529 ай бұрын
So awesome!
@beethechange2579 ай бұрын
What a beautiful comment. Happy gardening! ❤
@GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama9 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@bluewingrobert4748 ай бұрын
Where do you store your zinnias seeds?
@AubreyMiller-c3d Жыл бұрын
I’m 16 and your channel is helping me so so much! Thank you for all the tips!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lionolee54809 ай бұрын
So happy to see young people learning to grow. 😊
@kathrynmettelka7216 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your 20th anniversary! After 51 years I can barely remember not being married.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Oh wow!
@RedneckHillbillies Жыл бұрын
This was my first year growing flowers of any kind, and zinnias will be in my garden every year from now on because they were so amazing.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@jessicaramer663011 ай бұрын
I love the joy and enthusiasm that you bring to this video. Thank you
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
So nice of you!
@Bloominggood Жыл бұрын
I LOVE ZINNIAS ❤ .. last year was my 2nd year to grow them..I cant believe I never grew them before.. but they are gorgeous and easy and beautiful..love all the colors just makes a garden POP .. thanks Amanda.. love your videos 🎉
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
So happy you are growing them now!
@jajanow4238 Жыл бұрын
oh my!! so many screenshots of beautiful zinnias
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are all from my own garden!
@andrewthetrader87252 ай бұрын
Yes they are beautiful!!!
@jackiek41592 ай бұрын
Zinnias are absolutely stunning! Love them! 😍🙌🌸
@shesamadgardenerАй бұрын
I totally agree!
@theropesofrenovation6 ай бұрын
That one at 3:36 is GORGEOUS!!!!!
@shesamadgardener6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GrandmaSandy Жыл бұрын
Hi my sweet friend over here giving love and support you and watching all your beautiful card and videos you have put together love your fairy gardens in your garden videos
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
@pamelaspooner718310 ай бұрын
Good job. Cheap and cheerful zinnias are easy and rewarding.
@shesamadgardener10 ай бұрын
Yes they are!
@CS-bn4un8 ай бұрын
In the Victorian Era ‘language of flowers , zinnias mean ‘thoughts of absent friends’ or close variations of that. Started growing my own in grad school in teeny garden with roommates. Hence, as grad school days ended, and we each established our own homes…zinnias have been a part of our own gardens though many miles apart. Though many decades ago, this tradition has been maintained and shared with others, too!
@snowygirl1318 ай бұрын
That's so sweet!
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@andrewthetrader87252 ай бұрын
Yes, Zinnias are very easy to grow, and are lovely plants♥️❤❤❤
@shesamadgardenerАй бұрын
Yes they are!
@ruthdennisKnits Жыл бұрын
TFS. I live in Houston, my neighbor has always had zinnias. I had them several years ago, I’m going to go back to them because of this video
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Please do! They are such a fun flower!
@wandakelly2173 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Everyone just says they are easy and don’t say why. I found this really helpful. This is the first year that I’m growing for varieties of zinnias and I’m learning a lot in SC 8a. Right on time!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@eileenanders Жыл бұрын
You inspired me to start planting zinnias 2 years ago so thank you!!!!!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@michellepollino4986 Жыл бұрын
I just planted a bunch of zinnias seeds outside. Love zinnias! One of my favorite flowers. Love the new varieties you planted. Can’t wait to see them grow and bloom in your garden. Thanks for all the information.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I’ll be sure to update as I plant them out and as they bloom!
@litaapreston96059 ай бұрын
I just the details in your video in Zinnias. I have watched so many and this is the best. So well spoken. 😊
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@yourinvitation971 Жыл бұрын
Your flower arrangements are beautiful! Thanks for the helpful information about growing Zinnias.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@laurajeffcoat4731 Жыл бұрын
Your bouquets were beautiful. I was lucky enough to get two zinnia plants this year. It seems like everyone was also getting them. Maybe I'll order seeds next time. Can't wait to see mine multiple over the years
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
They are so easy to start from seed!
@michellefrance1165 Жыл бұрын
Welcome back and thanks for all the great tips 😊
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@marizen2 Жыл бұрын
This is a very informative video. I just discovered how easy it is to grow these beauties and will try to grow my own. I just ordered some seeds and will order the growing trays you use. Thank you for sharing. A new subscriber!😊I can't wait for spring.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joanies67788 ай бұрын
I got the same trays last year and I love them. You can see the root growth to make sure they're not overgrown. I do use the vent on the top to control moisture.
@darlenethompson1438 Жыл бұрын
I'm growing giants this yr. Thanks for all the good info. Happy anniversary ❤❤
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@pattyallen5762 Жыл бұрын
Happy anniversary ❤️❤️ Love zinnias!!! I have good luck with them.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@cynthia3157 Жыл бұрын
Grew Benary Giants a couple of years ago. Just spread seeds into a flower bed. I was so astounded at how tall they got...6ft ! Had butterflies galore! Trying new ones out this year.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That is awesome!
@Ivan-lh8xj11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I found your channel. Amazing, detailed, and informative video. Great job and thank you!
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@heidijones1516 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda, this was just the video I needed to see. I have some Queenie seeds that I want to get started but this is my first year of seed starting flowers so I totally appreciate your detailed information. I was afraid I had waited too long to get them going and missed the boat but now I see I have not, YEA! The pictures of your harvested flowers were beautiful and impressive!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chrislewis6574 Жыл бұрын
You do such a great job with your videos! The photos of all the different zinnias through this video was so inspiring and has me wanting to go buy seeds.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@susanschellberg4509 Жыл бұрын
Love this video. I currently have queen lime orange and blush growing but hadn't thought about doing multiple seedings. I have the same seed containers but never thought about putting water in the tray. We are having delightful cool weather on the east coast but trapped inside due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Perfect day to start new set of seedlings indoors.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
The smoke looks awful! My sister is in VA and they are even getting the smoke.
@indiana6006105 ай бұрын
I have grown some heirloom varieties outside in large pots before and had great success. After seeing this excellent video I’m going to start mine indoors this time. It’s a control thing for me too! 😊 We are in zone 9b so it’s great to find a channel by an avid gardener in a similar zone!
@shesamadgardener5 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@lisacain35 Жыл бұрын
I have some zinnias I direct sowed that are about to bloom and I’m so excited! Zinnias are just gorgeous flowers. Thank you for your informative videos as they’re very helpful.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! They are my fav flower!
@ArtistCreek9 ай бұрын
I had no luck with zinnias but it was because they werent getting enough sun. I just bought 4 packs of ready to plant for $3 at walmart yesterday. They are going right by the enterence to my garden. Good for encouraging pollinators
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@roxannewilson1707 Жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm for gardening and enjoy sharing in all your latest projects! I am excited to be trying some 'Zowie Yellow Flame' zinnias for the first time this year. The seeds just sprouted a couple of days ago. Each bloom is a rainbow of colors with yellow edges, then orange and pink towards the center.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Oooo, those sound amazing! Gonna go check it out!
@tyrafulcher1839 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video on Zinnias, I love Zinnias. I like the Magellan zinnias for border plants, they have the large 4-6 inch blooms but don't grow taller than 18 inches 😊
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Oooo, I’m going to go look those up!
@marionnixon817 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know your cruise was for such a special occasion! Congratulations and many more wonderful years! Enjoyed this video and thanks for the info that is it almost never to late this to start them, except winter. I think about it every week and don’t because I think it might be too late. A friend gave me Queen Lime Orange seedlings last year, my first time to grow zinnias. Wow, was I impressed with them. Great slide show photos! Loved the first one of you with the red/pink basket! 🥰 As usual, great info and inspiration. My Queen Lime didn’t reseed but I’m going plant seeds now and just see what happens. I saved a lot of the dried blooms just for this purpose. Thank you!!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Glad you saved so many for seeds!
@joanies67788 ай бұрын
Last year I discovered that butterflies were eating some wild parsely and cocooning in my garden. Plus, I have milkweed growing in my garden area that attracts polinators. So I decided to add Zinnias this year, not just for the bees, but also for the butterflies that emerge long after many other flowers are spent close to fall.
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@carlakinsman3894 Жыл бұрын
Planting Zinnia's for the first time this year. I am excited to see what comes up 🙂
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Have fun! They bring so much joy!
@kthornton63235 ай бұрын
Love your video on Zinnias. You explained everything so well which is a big help. I have subscribed and will be watching from now on.
@shesamadgardener5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@charlesbale837610 ай бұрын
Great information, thanks for shgaring.
@shesamadgardener10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@mariahz.21457 ай бұрын
I am so very thrill I found you. It's so great to learn from you❤🥀🌺🌻🌼🌷💞
@shesamadgardener7 ай бұрын
Aww thank you!
@sheilagilleland43129 ай бұрын
I just planted 2000 Zinnias! I’m so excited!
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! That is going to be gorgeous!
@Heidi-Beth Жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda, Happy Anniversary!💐
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mkitchens8163 Жыл бұрын
I love zinnias, probably because it is really easy to be successful with just a handful of seeds. I told my husband a couple of months ago, "Remind me I don't need any more zinnia seeds." His response: "But there might be some you don't have!" I've got zinnias, dahlias and salvia ready to go in the ground, but we are having such an extended spring here in zone 7B N MS that the poppies, bachelors buttons, nigella and larkspur are still blooming and I can't bear to pull them up (although I need that spot!). I start Persian Carpet zinnias in mid to late July for fall bloom. Aztec Sunset and Jazzy Mix are also good colors for fall, and cosmos Rubenza. My reseeded zinnias never come back as the original variety: they're always pink. At my old house and my mom's, they always came back orange. I'm trying 'Inca' and 'Sungod' this year for late summer-fall bloom.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
So many cool varieties!!! I’m going to go look then all up! Thanks!
@Ruconfuzd9 ай бұрын
Add minerals to change the flower colors. I moved an orange flowering shrub, when it flowered in new location? The flowers were 3x bigger but they were white! The new location was close to the house. Probably nails in the dirt from the build of the home….
@ganymeade51515 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative and helpful video. Zinnias put on a great show. I plant them in pots in a sunny spot; so I prefer shorter size zinnias that bloom beautifully. Zinnias attract butterflies, bumble bees, bees, and hummingbirds.
@shesamadgardener5 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@gillbrown3523 Жыл бұрын
I love Zinnias I planted them for the first time last year and I’ll plant them every year from now on. 🌸
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@marydiscuillo14211 ай бұрын
Thank you. Will do. Apprec ur help
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@marydiscuillo14211 ай бұрын
@@shesamadgardener thanks for getting back to me!
@doriannemosich2329 ай бұрын
Hi I am growing a lot of flowers my Zinnias didn't catch. Thank you for helping, you have a gift of connection, happy to of found you.
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
So nice of you!
@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@terridee9637 Жыл бұрын
Love this video Zinnias are my go to flower yo grow from seed I have a bouquet in my house every day in the summer I have planted many of the same varieties as you Today my lettuce bed is past it’s prime so I ripped them out and planted more zinnias I have planted zinnias 3 times this year!! B
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
The more zinnias, the better!
@Patriot1459J6 ай бұрын
I put my Zinnias in a large container on my deck. They are doing great. I love the Vibrant colors
@shesamadgardener6 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@GrettaVanMaanen-pj8ql11 ай бұрын
Great video!
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jimmydemetriou78479 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for such a comprehensive video about Zinnia. These flowers are well worth growing in any garden. I subbed because I want to learn more. X
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
So nice of you!
@melissakarner6707 Жыл бұрын
This is my first year growing zinnias. Absolutely love them. Just planted Persian carpet as well. I’m in zone 9b and it is really dry right now. Been watering every day but they look fantastic. So glad you did a video on zinnias. Great content. Thanks.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@kristinepeterson6761 Жыл бұрын
I love your grow light set up. It looks like regular shelving. I haven’t want to go there yet because most set ups look so industrial and messy. I don’t have a good place in my house to hide it. But yours is beautiful!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I made them this year! I have a video on them on the page. I will be making a few adjustments for next growing season!
@sallykempis53416 ай бұрын
Thank you..I love zinnias
@shesamadgardener6 ай бұрын
I do too!
@richbishop7896 Жыл бұрын
Belated Happy 20th Anniversary! I saved the seeds from my Queen Lime zinnias from last year. I grow them in containers on my deck. Bonny
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mruggier08 ай бұрын
Last year I found many packs of zinnias and I was too busy so I just sprinkled ten pkg of seeds and everyone told Becky thin. I didn’t bc I was too busy, oh my the zinnia patch was so gorgeous! So many flowers and pollinators for weeks and weeks and so many bouquets . Not an ideal way to plant but it worked and was so beautiful . Think I’m doing same this year!
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
It sounds like it was the perfect way for you to plant them in your garden!
@PreciousBoxer4 ай бұрын
I recently discovered my first powdery mildew issue with a zinnia. It's in a container completely separated from any other plant. In fact, it's raised above the ground sitting atop a scrap piece of I-beam. It gets more shade than any of my other zinnias, though, in the PNW zone 8-b. Summer seems to be ending early this year and we have experienced a mild amount of rainfall already. Since I container garden, the solution I'm getting is to move it into a sunnier space. That's the beauty of container gardening.
@shesamadgardener4 ай бұрын
Love the flexibility of container gardening!
@marilynbaldwin29348 ай бұрын
Thank you for such great advice I'm doing zinnias this year!
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@lyn4350 Жыл бұрын
Also could I replicate this by using a pop up greenhouse in the yard?
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Yes but you need to make sure that greenhouse doesn’t get to hot for the seedlings … you can literally cook them if you are not careful!
@lyndasimpson40858 ай бұрын
Could you share how to do a garden journal for a first-time gardener I love your videos
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
I have a video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37di3aXjL6fhLcsi=68_XE4a53IOcOzE5
@cosmoscosmos285510 ай бұрын
Bonjour! J’adore les Zinnia depuis….au moins 30 ans! Ils sont fabuleux et si facile à cultiver. J’aime essayer d’offenses sortes et aussi reprendre mes semences d’années en années sur de vieux plants. C’est tellement gratifiant. Je vais commencé cette année les Pavots. Mais je sais que mon cœur va vers les Zinnia! L’année dernière, j’ai eu beaucoup de limaces. On a eu tellement de pluie au Québec. Je n’aime pas beaucoup les petits contenants avec dôme surtout au moment où je sors mes semis dans ma petite serre. Ils ont trop chauds. Je les cultive maintenants dans de grands bacs, tout simplement. Je les transplante ensuite dans de plus gros pots. J’aime bien aussi les mettre dans les pots et les aménager directement avec ces pots!
@shesamadgardener10 ай бұрын
Good morning! I love zinnias too!
@TheBguenth10 ай бұрын
HI Amanda, I just found your channel. Everyone says zinnias are easy to grow but I haven't had much luck. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I know they need to be in full sun. I need to know what kind of soil they need and what kind of fertilizer? I am making a special bed just for zinnias. I am in central Alabama. Thank you!
@shesamadgardener10 ай бұрын
Just soil that drains well and make sure to mix in a couple of bags of compost.
@selecttravelvacations74729 ай бұрын
NEVER let seedlings dry out when direct seeding. That is usually the cause of failure I think. Best wishes on another try in 2024.
@brefnejowers9747 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm growing Benarys Giant for the first time this year in SE England - fingers crossed for some warm weather 😅 Tip I learned recently is rather than change shelves and lighting, raise the trays up onto other seed trays and place the heat mat in-between -- this gives you a lot more flexibility as the seedlings grow to then drop the trays lower
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@bandung. Жыл бұрын
감사합니다 좋은 밤 되세요
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
You too!
@salpellegrini4047 Жыл бұрын
I love zinnias
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@chicago3129 Жыл бұрын
Great advice and insight! Thanks
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@raystevens6874 ай бұрын
What about the hummingbirds I've only had one in my flowers witch is Zinas.
@shesamadgardener4 ай бұрын
I haven’t had as much this year either … we’ve just been too hot so I’m hoping for more as the weather cools some.
@robertbaker9775 Жыл бұрын
Amanda, wow, this was power packed video! Great info that I never would have known. Yours always are stunning! Do you ever have problems with snails or any other pests that bother your zinnias? Something ate all of mine up! 😢 Linda
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I have not dealt with snails on zinnias but I have had them in other areas. I like to use the beer method of putting out bowls of beer each night to attract the snails to them.
@robertbaker9775 Жыл бұрын
@@shesamadgardener Thank you so much.....will give it a try!! 😀😀
@cherylmccollum5376 ай бұрын
I am trying them again after decades ago. I ket them fet to hit one day and the leaves are all brown . I trimmed them but still crummy looking. They have blooms at top. Should I cut /deadhead the them way back? Your video is very helpfull.
@shesamadgardener6 ай бұрын
Hmm, if they are all brown, they might be goners. You could try deadheading them and then making sure they are watered regularly and see if they come back.
@zaria57859 ай бұрын
Hi. I just started watching your video on zinnias to learn more about these plants. I’m planning to grow 2 different varieties this year: zinnia Giant Purpke by Botanical Interest and white zinnias that I picked up from the local nursery. I am curious how you like your 12 pack seed starter trays? I’ve been growing veggie seeds in to-go containers and plastic egg cartons this year with great success. But I think I’m ready to upgrade. Thanks.
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
I love them … since I’m a home gardener with a smaller garden, 72 cell trays just don’t make sense for me especially when seeds all need different germination requirements. The trays are linked in my Amazon store if you are interested.
@brendaflinders76019 ай бұрын
This year is my first time to frown Zinnias. 😊
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@dawnmitchell11 Жыл бұрын
My only complaint about zinnias is how easily they get blight for me. Otherwise they are awesome! I'm south central Texas and they LOVE heat, so they are a great flower here! This is one of three flowers I would recommend to grow for beginners. So easy!! Larkspur and cosmos are pretty easy also. Cosmos ALWAYS reseeds for me, even after one season! 😄
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’ve dealt with some blight but it’s the powdery mildew that bothers mine.
@MariMari-vq8hl7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips! I discovered zinnias and how much variety there are. I don’t like hydrangeas 😅… I feel like I’m the only (newbie) gardener who don’t find them “unique enough for me” as all my neighbors have them. I have seen snow ball verbena and like them though 😂- yeah, the irony is not lost on me
@shesamadgardener7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@janets.f.97979 ай бұрын
what are the little seed sprouting trays? Thanks so much for the helpful info!
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
They are linked on my Amazon storefront … amzn.to/3Uc0NjI
@lyn4350 Жыл бұрын
Loving this content,do you have a video on propagating existing plants,such as petunias,coleus, etc?
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I do not … I don’t have enough experience with propagation to chat intelligently about it!
@UnderAPileOfScrap9 ай бұрын
Can you identify the flower at the 4:00 mark? I would love to try that one in my garden!
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
That’s a queen lime blush that hasn’t fully opened yet.
@UnderAPileOfScrap9 ай бұрын
@@shesamadgardener thank you
@madelinerivera744511 ай бұрын
Nice selection of Zinnia. Thank you for all this information. You should try Peace Seedlings Zinnia. Very unique zinnias.
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
I’ll check them out!
@madelinerivera744511 ай бұрын
@@shesamadgardener And Floret Flower Farm. Erin took years to breed her own Zinnias, Dahlias and Celosia. Priced a little high but the work they put into this project is amazing.
@vickiemalatesta753 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I see that you have a planner for organization. Can you explain how to get organized and how helpful using a planner is for you?
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I actually have a video on my organization calendar. This planner is for notes only … I use a wall calendar for my garden organization.
@vickiemalatesta753 Жыл бұрын
@@shesamadgardener thank you, I'll look for your video.
@karissagrasty995611 ай бұрын
Beautiful and so helpful. I’m trying again for 3rd year. Last year most if the seedlings were eaten up. Any tips for keeping rabbits and snails away?
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
I sometimes use cheap wire trash cans from the Dollar Tree turned upside down over seedlings to protect them.
@dawnmitchell11 Жыл бұрын
What is the variety that has pink centers with white tips? 4:05 it's gorgeous!! Thank you!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Those are Zinnia Swizzle Cherry Ivory! They are gorgeous!
@dawnmitchell11 Жыл бұрын
@@shesamadgardener thanks for the reply!!
@joannbishop892 Жыл бұрын
Do you place the seed flat or pointy end first into the soil. I was hoping you would show how you do it, but you fast forwarded it so I couldn’t tell how you did it. I love zinnias also.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter which way you put these in … they will right themselves however which way they need to go!
@lindabraak84507 ай бұрын
R Do you transplant directly from the small seed pots or do you plant up in larger containers before planting outside? Thank you
@shesamadgardener7 ай бұрын
For zinnias, typically directly into the garden depending on the temps outside.
@Heidi-Beth Жыл бұрын
Mine lasted up to the first frost one year, they are beautiful frosted or frozen too ❤
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I bet that is gorgeous!
@shalinipaturi7947 Жыл бұрын
can you show us how to transplant in to landscape? i hear they dont transplant well?
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I will! And I transplant them every year and they do great. Key is the add slow release fertilizer and keep well watered until established.
@bellaluce73229 ай бұрын
Do you put one seed in the ground apart from the other, or can you spread them out in a handful at a time all over the ground?
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Whichever you prefer … if you just throw out a handful, you will need to thin out the seedlings so they have enough room after they germinate.
@obrown24509 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! When you save seeds do you have any issues with them cross-pollinating and not coming back true to type?
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Definitely … cross pollination isn’t something I am capable of stopping … I don’t have a professional setup for something like that.
@donnatollison9757 Жыл бұрын
Very informative!! My question is when i gather my seeds from dried flowers, how do i store them until the next season. Paper bag? Zip lock bag? Thank you!!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I have a video on how I store them! I prefer to use a paper envelope instead of plastic to avoid any mold issues.
@leonardsfriend5821 Жыл бұрын
You are not concerned about the seeds in the storage container getting too warm under the heat mat? I always thought it best to keep seeds as cool as possible for storage.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Not at all! These mats don’t get super hot!
@jeannet9592 Жыл бұрын
I think the Queen Lime series seeds tend to be more expensive. Great video, as usual! Thank you!
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
Great point!
@tawnygreene62309 ай бұрын
How long do you keep the grow lights on for everyday?
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
16 hours a day
@marydiscuillo14211 ай бұрын
I need your advice. I will be moving my seedlings 3-1 to the garden They are about 3 inches. Can i put them in a west facing part of the yard? I live in so cal and later in summer gets bloody hot out there. Its dappled sun till early aft then the sun hits it hard till sunset. Can they take it? Or too little, with less blooms. Apprec your help.
@shesamadgardener11 ай бұрын
Yes they can take heat! Just make sure you go through the hardening off process before moving them to full sun.
@vanessafraser76299 ай бұрын
Will you divide the ones that have more than one in a cell
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Sometimes … it really depends on how many germinated and how many I actually want for the garden.
@tiffanienguyen7174 Жыл бұрын
Next year I'm definitely plant more zinnias, sunflowers. I find zinnias and sunflowers are easily to plant then Cosmo and marigolds. However after I plant comos I learned that cosmo need to sow in the fall in my 7b/8a in west coast Canada. This year is the first year I try plant flowers for bouquets for the Buddhist temple. It's hard to get sunflower procut series.
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
I love to plant sunflowers and zinnias too … they are very dependable.
@tiffanienguyen7174 Жыл бұрын
@@shesamadgardener ops I got Cosmo mixed up with some other flowers. I will sow Cosmo next year. I live in zone 7b/8a west coast Canada 3 hours north of Seattle. We have super wet late fall and winter. I'm not complaining about my 80F -85F "heat wave" compares to your Texas heat wave. 😅🤣
@mr.curleysclass10 ай бұрын
Any tips on growing our class Zinnias?
@shesamadgardener10 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean by “our class”
@Mheldz09 Жыл бұрын
Hello What brand of potting soil do you use? Thank you
@shesamadgardener Жыл бұрын
My favorite brand is BM7, but you can use whatever you prefer!
@robynmcconnell86248 ай бұрын
From Florida my daughter is trying to grow her first attempt and she is failing. She made her garden boxes from a website and she bought everything to the t and she's failing she doesn't know what's wrong can you help?
@shesamadgardener8 ай бұрын
It would depend on the details of what’s happening … like are the seeds sprouting and then dying? Are they not sprouting at all? There are so many things that could be the issue but I would need more info to figure it out.
@lindaclough92349 ай бұрын
With zinnias do you get power mildew? What is the reason for this? I’ve never grown them I’ve always grown plants that come back every year.
@shesamadgardener9 ай бұрын
Yes! I usually get it at the end of the growing season … this is due to moisture on the leaves and cooler temps so the moisture doesn’t evaporate quick enough … plus the plant is older and weaker, so it is more susceptible.