Adding fertilizer may also be a good idea since frequent watering can wash away the soil’s nutrients. If the soil is dry, apply just enough water twice daily to restore moisture remoisten, ideally in the morning and late afternoon. GrowthĬontinue to maintain soil dampness as zinnia sprouts appear. To help ensure germination, plant seeds when temperatures are between 69 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the soil damp but not wet cover the soil where you’ve planted seeds with peat moss to maintain moisture levels. Plant 1 – 2 seeds to ensure at least one zinnia plant germinates. We also recommend planting the seeds on a day when there’s little to no wind. If you are planting zinnia seeds in an outside garden, we suggest preparing the soil by clearing the space of weeds and any other plants that could interfere with the plant’s growth.
It takes zinnias 7 to 10 days to germinate after they’re planted. Like other plants, the first stage of a zinnia’s lifecycle begins with germination, which is when the outer shell of the seed breaks open and roots form. We’ve broken down the lifecycle of zinnias so that you can maximize their exuberance in your garden. Zinnias have lovely daisy-like flowers that grow from a single stem, making them great for cutting. Zinnias are annual plants, which means they will only grow and produce flowers and seeds for one season before dying.
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