When to Plant Zinnia Seeds - A Complete Guide

Zinnias are an easy-to-grow flower variety, and there is something for all gardeners, especially in the South.FV

We all remember our childhood and the smell of freshly-cut grass, freshly-mown hay, or freshly-gathered zinnias. It is an unforgettable scent and it is a scent that comes back as an adult. There is no need to worry about mowing around zinnias because the plants grow extremely well with regular maintenance.

1. When to plant

It is going to be better for you to plant your zinnia seeds in the fall, but if you have the money to buy them, you can plant them in the spring. 

Planting the plants in the fall will save you time and effort in the spring, and if you do have to work in the garden, it will affect the plants. If you planted the seeds in the spring you will have to plant them before the ground gets too cold.

2. Planting:

Once you get the seeds you are going to buy, you can take them and soak them in water overnight. You can soak them overnight in the fridge and do the same the next day.

Before you plant the seeds, you are going to need to take a look at the seed package to make sure that you’re planting the right seeds. Zinnias are going to grow in zones 5, 6, and 9. You should plant zinnias in zones 5, 6, and 9 if you want to grow them in your yard. You’ll also want to make sure that the seeds you are planting are fresh and ready to plant. If the seeds are old, you might not be able to use them for planting.

The first step you are going to want to do is to mix up a little potting soil.  You will need to make sure that the bucket is big enough. The soil should be moist and if you have a container you can use a watering can. If you don’t have a watering can then you can just make sure that the soil is moist.

Once you’ve mixed up the soil you will want to plant the seeds in the soil. Make sure that you plant your seeds in the middle and you don’t want to put them in the center of the container because you want the zinnias to have space to grow. They are going to need some room so they have room to grow.  Cover the seeds in the soil so that they don’t get blown off in the wind.

3. How to fertilize your plants:

The next step that you will want to do is fertilize the plants after you plant them. Fertilizer should be added to the water you use for your plants. As your plants get larger and larger you will no longer need to add fertilizer to their water, but you’ll still want to fertilize them once a month.

You are going to want to fertilize your plants with either a liquid fertilizer or a dry fertilizer. Both of them are going to work, so you can use the one that you’re most comfortable with.

Zinnia is the best bedding plant that you can use for your garden and your lawn. It is the easiest plant to grow as it is easy to grow in soil that has a pH level of between 6.0 and 7.5. Because it grows fast, you can weed easily and wait until the flowers become bigger before you weed them. If you want to learn to grow zinnias we highly recommend reading the guide provided.