Multicolored Zinnia flower seeds

Zinnia is one of the annual summer herbaceous plants or flowers that tolerate high temperatures. It is cultivated to beautify gardens, pathways, and streets. Zinnia is an easy-to-grow plant with beautiful, multi-colored flowers that take on pastel shades. Scientific name: Zinnia. Family: Asteraceae. Native origin: Southern United States to Mexico. Growing Zinnia and environmental conditions: The soil is well tillled, then a fertilizer is added to the soil (phosphatic – potassic – organic). The land is then divided into beds; seeds are scattered with a distance of 25-30 cm between rows, and a distance of 12-25 cm between individual seeds in the same row. It can also be grown in moderate climate conditions, such as in greenhouses. Care involves cutting faded flowers from the Zinnia to encourage new blooms and extend the flowering period. Soil and fertilizer: It needs light sandy soil, heavy clay soil, the important thing is good drainage. Soil pH: alkaline or neutral. Fertilize once every 4-6 weeks, considering the plant's need for the number of fertilization times. Irrigation method: In cultivation, it requires daily watering, but after it has sprouted, its water needs are very low. However, in hot weather, do not hesitate to water regularly at the base of the plant, not on the leaves. Take into account the weather conditions, soil humidity, and the plant’s climate conditions. Sun exposure: Full sun. Propagation: By seeds. Planting time: From March to May when the risk of frost is over. Then transplant seedlings to designated spots in the garden after they reach 5-8 cm in height. It can be planted at any time of the year in controlled environments and climate conditions inside greenhouses. Flowering time: From June to autumn. Flowers: The diameter of the flowers ranges from 2 cm to 12 cm. Benefits and uses of Zinnia: Used for decoration; it also attracts predatory wasps to eat insects that try to eat cucumber and tomato seeds. Diseases: Zinnia is resistant; however, it is often susceptible to mold.