Harvesting Zinnia Seeds Kate @ Bunny's Garden

Discover How to Save Seeds from Your Own Zinnias for Next Year!

Saving Zinnia Seeds from your favorite flowers lets you grow more zinnias easily next year. You can also share the seeds!  Try these tips on harvesting zinnia seeds!

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Saved seeds can deliver some of the most beautiful surprises.

What Will Grow?

Fall in Love with the Possibilities!

QUEEN RED LIME

QUEEN LIME ORANGE

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Paper Bags for Collection Marker for Labeling Scissors / Pruners Spent Zinnia Blooms for Deadheading and Seed Saving!

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Snip to  remove dried, brown zinnia flower heads. 2. Place each type in a paper bag to dry. 3. Label the type if known. 4. Save seed heads as-is, or break apart and store in labeled envelopes.

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You can also pull a petal to check  if seeds from fresher blooms are ready. They look like arrowheads and should feel firm!

Look for a little "nut" - the seed embryo!

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You Never Know What Might Grow!

FULL STEPS + TIPS ON "GREEN SEEDS"

SAVE ZINNIA SEEDS