When is the best time to sow zinnias?

Suitable time for sowing zinnia

Zinnia is an annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is mainly used for ornamental purposes. It can be sown many times a year. It can be planted three times in the same year in the southern region and twice in most areas.

The best time to sow zinnia is in mid-April in spring, and no later than mid-to-late June. The temperature is suitable at this time, and the rainy season is about to come, which is conducive to the rapid growth of its plants.

How to sow zinnia seeds

Zinnias are now mostly cultivated through seed propagation, and this operation method is convenient and quick. Even for novices who have never planted it before, there will not be much technical difficulty.

If you choose to propagate zinnia by cuttings, you need to be careful to sprinkle some water on the cut surface of the original plant before cutting, so that the nutrients and water can be better transported to the branches and leaves after grafting.

Key points for growing zinnias

Before sowing zinnias, you must first use a small shovel or hoe to turn the soil over to make it softer, which is conducive to the germination of the seeds and their emergence from the ground. The roots and stems will also be able to breathe more freely.

After planting zinnias, pay special attention to weather factors. If there is no rainfall in the short term, artificial irrigation should be carried out in time to prevent the plants from being unable to obtain water during their fragile growth period and causing death.

When does zinnia bloom?

It usually takes about two months for zinnia to bloom from sowing. The buds will open in mid-to-late July. At this time, the plant is basically fully developed and the flowering time can last for about two weeks.