How to grow zinnias from seeds

Zinnias are very popular garden flowers in India as they come in a wide range of colors, shapes and most importantly they can thrive in hot summer temperatures. They bloom all summer long. Here is the guide to how to grow Zinnias from seeds, it is a very easy process with potential heavy, brightly colored blooms.

Key Points to grow Zinnias Seeds:

Sunlight required 6-8 hours per day
Well-draining soil
Ideal seed sowing soil temperature: 21° to 45°C.
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Following are the things which are required to grow Zinnias from seeds:

Soil mix
Zinnia Seeds
Seedling tray/ small pots
Water

Preparation of Soil Mix:

Firstly, soil required to sow Zinnia seeds should be porous, opt for well-draining soil. The soil mix should include compost, perlite, vermiculite, that will help to hold moisture. The soil mixture should be moist, it work wonders for zinnias. Cocopeat is porous so it is also good for Zinnias seed germination.

Add this soil mix to the cells of seedling tray or small pots.

Sow Zinnia seeds:

Take zinnia seed packet and sow one seed in each cell of the tray, filled with soil. Now cover these Zinnias seeds with soil around ¼ inch from top. Mist the soil with water spray.

Water these trays regularly until Zinnias seed germinate. Always keep the soil moist.

Place the seed tray in semi shade area:

Zinnias are warm season flowers, so they grow well in warm soil. Keep the prepared seedling tray in semi shade area where filtered sunlight is available. Do not keep in direct sunlight until germination. Also do not keep in fully shade as the soil may become cold which will hinder germination.

Transfer to direct sunlight after seed germination:

Once the Zinnias seeds have germinated, transfer the seedling to direct sunlight. Ensure they get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Keep them in full sun and water regularly. Keep the soil moist but do not overwater. Proper spacing is important for optimal zinnia plant growth. Space the plant at around 10-12 inches apart to firstly, prevent overcrowding and secondly, to allow proper growth to the plant.