Growing Zinnias from seed

Growing zinnias from seed (Zinnia elegans)

How to plant

7 days after sowing, there are already small zinnias emerging.

Zinnias germinating (Zinnia elegans)
Zinnias germinating (Zinnia elegans)

They germinate quickly.

Zinnia germination is easy and rapid (Zinnia elegans)
Zinnia germination is easy and rapid (Zinnia elegans)

When the seeds have already developed the first pair of true leaves, it’s time to transplant to give them space to develop. A month passed between sowing and this phase.

Zinnia seedling ready to transplant
Zinnia seedling ready to transplant

I lifted the small plants and planted them in small pots. Here we see 3 seedlings for each 9cm pot, but I planted others individually in cell trays.

Zinnia seedlings to grow in larger pots (Zinnia elegans)
Zinnia seedlings to grow in larger pots (Zinnia elegans)

I let them grow and develop before planting in the garden…

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