What season is suitable for planting zinnia? Can it be sown all year round?

Zinnia likes places with plenty of sunlight. Before planting, it is best to choose a place with plenty of sunlight for sowing, and then apply some fertilizer to the soil appropriately to provide a good soil environment for zinnia, which can make it grow more vigorously.

Zinnia Planting Time

Generally speaking, the time to plant zinnias can be chosen in spring and autumn . If planted in spring from March to June , the seeds will germinate faster; if planted in autumn from August to October , the germination rate may not be as high as in spring, but generally speaking, it can be planted when the temperature is above 15℃.

Zinnia Growing Season

The growing season of zinnia is generally in spring, but it will grow rapidly in autumn. If the seedlings have just entered the growth period, they must be transplanted. After transplanting, they must be carefully cared for. When the seedlings grow to about 15 cm, they will grow several leaves.

Key points for growing zinnias

1. Prepare seeds

When planting zinnias, you should choose full seeds so that they can germinate and grow better. The seeds must be disinfected before planting. Soak the seeds in disinfectant solution for about 30 minutes, and then you can plant zinnias.

2. Choose the soil

When planting, it is recommended to use soil composed of leaf mold, river sand, peat and some perlite in a ratio of 3:2:1, and it must be sterilized at high temperature before planting.