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Seed Germination Kit

Zinnia Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEZinnia elegans

USD 10.99

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Zinnias are the cut-flower garden's workhorse — bold, daisy-like blooms in nearly every color that flower fast and keep coming all summer.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 3-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Zinnia care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Zinnia elegans
Common names
Common Zinnia, Youth-and-Old-Age
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Zinnia
Species
Z. elegans
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Start growing

Thrives in hot sun and well-drained soil. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit features 'Life-Cycle Documentation' – watching the seed become a flower in just 6 weeks.

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Propagation

By seed (very easy).

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Blooms continuously from summer through fall frost; among the easiest flowers to grow from seed.

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Growing conditions

Dry scrub and meadows in Central America.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly heat and drought tolerant.

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Pests & plant health

Powdery mildew (very common).

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Plant safety

Non-toxic and safe.

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Botanical features

A cheerful annual with stiff stems and colorful, multi-layered flower heads that attract butterflies.

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Varieties

‘State Fair’ (Large), ‘Profusion’ (Mildew resistant).

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Garden & everyday uses

Excellent cut flowers. number one for beginners. pollinator magnets

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Native range & distribution

Native to Mexico.

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Conservation

Abundant globally.

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Name origins

Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn, a German botanist and anatomist.

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History

Once called 'mal de ojos' (evil eye) by the Aztecs because they were considered ugly before modern breeding.

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How do I grow Zinnia from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Zinnia seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Zinnia seeds take to germinate?

Zinnia seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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