Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where are the Seeds?

In Zinnias after they have finished flowering where are the new seeds inside?


How do i get them out when the time is right?

Where are the Seeds?
Zinnias are much like dandelions -- they have single-seeded fruits that develop as the flower head gets brown and dry. There's (mostly) one see for each "petal" of the flowerhead.





Here are some zinnia seeds:


http://www.redbudfarms.com/saving_zinnia...
Reply:Wait until after the last frost to direct-seed in the garden, and then remove the weaker seedlings so that plants are 6 to 18 inches apart (depending on plant size). For continuous blooming, re-seed every couple of weeks until midsummer. In cooler climates like the Northeast, starting zinnias indoors will give you a longer flower display. But be aware that zinnias dislike root disturbance. Harden them off gradually by setting flats outdoors for a few hours each day. Transplant carefully after weather is reliably warm, trying not to expose the roots. Water the seedlings upon planting but infrequently during summer. When growth resumes, give them a light application of fertilizer.
Reply:At the end of summer let the last flowers of any plant dry on the stem before cutting.





Go here for more information on zinnias:





http://www.redbudfarms.com/saving_zinnia...
Reply:wait until the flower heads dry out completely on the stems. I usually put them in a paper bag so they don't get moldy. I then just sow them in the areas I want flowers. I have done this every year. Make sure the zinneas are not from hybrid plants . You can do this with almost any flower.


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