Description
Zinnia Flower Seeds: Transform your garden into a colorful paradise with our Zinnia Mix Color seeds. These charming annuals are celebrated for their diverse range of blooms, showcasing a spectrum of colors, shapes, and sizes. From classic daisy-like flowers to those resembling elegant dahlias, zinnias offer a delightful surprise with every bloom. Easy to grow and maintain, zinnias are a perfect choice for gardeners of all levels, adding beauty and vibrancy to any space.
Key Features:
- Quantity: 100 Seeds
- Type: Zinnia Mix Color
- Ideal Growing Conditions: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing Season: Throughout the year (spring, summer, and winter in India)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow or seedling transplant
- Germination Temperature: 21-26°C
- Germination Time: 4-10 days
- Blooming Time: 45-70 days (Late spring to frost)
Planting & Care:
- Grow Bag Size: 9×9, 12×12, or 15×15 (W*H) recommended
- Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm
- Sowing Distance: 12-20 cm
- Potting Mix: Combine 20% coco peat, 30% vermicompost, 30% garden soil, and 20% sand for optimal drainage and nutrients.
- Sunlight: Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist, especially before maturity. Allow 2-2.5 cm of water per week.
- Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5.
- Temperature: Minimum day temperature of 16°C, optimum temperature between 23-28°C.
- Fertilizer: Apply phosphorus-rich fertilizer monthly during the blooming season. Cow manure or vermicompost can also be added.
- Pest Control: Use neem oil to protect from pests like spider mites and caterpillars.
- Disease Control: Ensure proper spacing and avoid overhead watering to prevent diseases like powdery mildew.
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent disease.
Harvesting: Cut flowers when fully open for vase arrangements. They can last up to 10 days in water.
FAQs:
- Why is my zinnia dying? Underwatering is a common cause. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist.
- How do you keep zinnias blooming? Provide adequate sunlight, water, fertilizer, and regular deadheading.
Technical Details:
- Common Name: Zinnia
- Scientific Name: Zinnia
- Plant Height: 15-90 cm
- Growing Level: Easy
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