Zinnia Seeds – Sprite
Mix
Botanical Name:
Zinnia elegans
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Planting Season:
Spring
Blooms: Summer
Plant Height: 18-20
inches
Plant Spacing: 6 inches
Planting Depth:
1/4 inch
Sowing Method:
Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold
Stratification: No
Hardness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
WHEN TO
PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS
Zinnias
are best started directly outdoors in locations where spring warms up
early. Keep in mind that Zinnias are native to Mexico, where they have
become accustomed to long, hot summers. They are classed as tender annuals and
can be directly sown into the garden after all danger of frost is over and
daytime temps are at least 50F and above. In cooler climates, start seeds
indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your area’s average last-frost date. Harden off the
plants by vacationing trays outside for a few hours per day before planting
them in your garden.
WHERE TO
PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS
Choose
a spot that has full sun. Zinnias can thrive in a wide array of well-draining
soil conditions.
HOW TO
PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS
Turn
over the soil in the area you want to plant your zinnias and work in 2 or 3
inches of compost or peat moss to help improve soil fertility and drainage.
Plant the seeds only about ¼” – ½” deep and you should see seedlings sprout in
four to seven days. Once the seedlings reach about 3” tall, thin them to
maximize air circulation, and prevent powdery mildew. The dwarf varieties,
reaching a height of 1 to 1 ½ feet, should be planted or thinned to about 9”
apart, while the taller 3-feet varieties should be spaced about 1 foot apart.
If
starting your zinnias indoors, fill up your pots with organic potting mix.
Saturate the potting mix with water and then place two zinnia seeds into each
planting cell or pot. Press into the soil for good seed-to-soil contact and
then cover with approximately ½” of the potting mix.
Place
your zinnias in an area that will receive plenty of warmth (65-70F) and light.
Keep your zinnia seeds moistened, checking on them every day or two. Expect to
see germination in about 7 to 10 days. Once your seedlings reach about 2 ½ – 3”
tall, they are ready to be transplanted outdoors.
Zinnias
may be transplanted with ease, as it is possible to move the plants when they
are in full flower! Although they thrive best in full sun, they will also
endure partial shade.
HOW TO
CARE FOR ZINNIAS
Water
the area of your zinnia plants carefully, do not get the stems or leaves wet
since zinnias are prone to mildew. Keep your zinnia garden lightly moistened,
and let the area dry out between watering. The beauty of zinnias is that you
can spend your attention elsewhere while they bloom profusely summer to autumn.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed
in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All
seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have
been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate.
Seed Information
We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity
ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are
almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed
packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will
often add extra seeds.
We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination
and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings
include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions.
All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2
years from Purchase
***Note: It is normal for
tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months
or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant
uses if needed.
BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be
somewhat difficult to germinate – much patience and time may be required –
please don’t be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods
of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed.
Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide
germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if
you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it
is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because
we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination
failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you
viable seeds
Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower
skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light
intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides,
soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These
factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing
results are the buyer’s responsibility and risk.
Payment
Payment by paypal. We offer combined shipping. Put all the items
you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want
pay threw your shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds
and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping
cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S.
Shipping
READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking
number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS
Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business
days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not
including weekends and Holidays.
We always send the item to the address you give us on PAYPAL to
ensure the security of the item. If you have changed your address, or want us
to ship to another address, please change to the new address when you pay us
with PAYPAL, otherwise we will not be responsible if the package is lost.
PLEASE NOTE…. The
“estimated” delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate
made by the postal service and posted on each listing byAgritz ….not the
seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always)
accurate.
Feedback
If you do not satisfy with the purchase, please do not leave
negative/neutral feedback. Contact us for solution, We’ll try our best to
fix the problem as soon as possible.
Important, Please
read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please
familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds
before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions
can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as
too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden,
weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable
condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Patrick (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Robert (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.
Nicholas (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Ryker (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Isaac (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.