Zinnias — FarmPal
Cut-and-come-again champions that bloom until frost.
Sun
full
Water
moderate
Spacing
4-24 inches depending on variety
Days to Harvest
60-70 days to first bloom
Planting Depth
1/4 inch deep
Companion Plants
Cosmos
Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Avoid Planting Near
Overhead watering
Common Pests
Aphids
Japanese beetles
Spider mites
Diseases to Watch
Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot
Alternaria blight
Growing Tips
- •Direct sow after last frost don't transplant well
- •Space for good air circulation
- •Water at soil level to prevent powdery mildew
- •Deadhead or cut regularly for more blooms
- •Pinch young plants to encourage branching
Harvesting
- •Cut when petals are fully open but center is tight
- •Shake to check for dropping petals
- •Cut long stems and they'll rebloom
- •Harvest in morning for best vase life
Storage
Vase life 7-12 days. Change water every 2-3 days.
Varieties
Benary's Giant
Industry standard. 4-5 inch blooms. Long stems.
Oklahoma
Dahlia-flowered. Extra large doubles.
Queen Lime
Unique lime-green to blush. Stunning.
Lilliput
Pompon type. Small, prolific. Great for borders.
Profusion
Disease resistant. Compact. Good for containers.