How to grow Zinnia from Seeds
1. Zinnia Benary Giant Introduction
Indeed Large, showy double flowers up to 4 to 6 inches.
Colors: red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, white.
It is very good for garden presentations and cut flowers as stems are long and vigorous.
Number of Seeds | 15-20 Seeds |
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Sowing month | Feb to Oct |
Blooming Month | April To Dec |
Temperature | Above 30C |
Sun | Full sun except may june |
2. Sowing Seeds Indoors
The best time to sow is the end or during the September 1st week
Use seed trays with potting mix high in organic matter
Put seeds down only ¼ inch deep into the soil and let the soil moist.
Germination 5 to 10 days.
Zinnia Benary Giant The soil temperature must be at least 28C at a time for the best growth.
Can use cocopeat to sow them
Zinnia dahlia desi variety can be tried
3. Transplanting and Spacing
Transplant the seedlings outdoors when they reach 2 to 3 inches tall and the frost risk is gone.
Hence Air circulation is needed and the maximum growth for plants is obtained by keeping them 12 to 18 inches apart.
4. Growing Conditions
Sun: After germination keep the seedling in the morning sun where it gets filtered bright sun
Soil: Use garden soil which is soft in texture and will be good for roots.
While Watering: Let the soil dry in watering intervals to avoid any fungus developing
Fertilizing: Can use manure, compost, or NPK 19:19:19 once the plant forms 4 true leaf
5. Zinnia Benary Giant Blooming and Maintenance
So Blooms from summer into early fall.
Remove spent flowers, commonly referred to as deadheading, which encourages continued blooming.
They have very strong stems making them ideal for cutting gardens surely.
6. Pest and Disease Control
Common Problems: spider mites, powdery mildew
Prevention Tips:
till Planting correctly, leaving enough airflow.
Avoid watering overhead to help prevent mildew.
Check your plants regularly, but remove the pests by hand or with a spray of insecticidal soap.
7. Zinnia Benary Giant Advantages
Lastly,Excellent for attracting bees and butterflies to pollinator gardens.
Since gorgeous cut flowers hold well in vases,
until much higher disease resistance than other zinnia varieties.
8. Last Words
So Pick flowers in the morning for the best cuts.
Regular maintenance gives a season-long splurge of colorful blooms.
Easy to maintain, suitable for beginner gardeners.
7 reviews for Zinnia Benary Giant mix pack of 20 seeds imported