Zinnia seeds «Crimson Monarch»

Zinnia «Crimson Monarch» - is an annual plant, powerful, branched, 80 cm high. The flowers are collected in large hemispherical inflorescences of dark red color. The diameter of the inflorescences is 11-13 cm.

The plant is warm and photophilous, drought-resistant. Grow by sowing seeds in the ground and seedlings. Flowering occurs 65 days after germination.

Sowing in covered ground from March to April in boxes with planting soil. Sow rarely. Lightly cover with soil. Compact and moisten the soil. Temperature regime + 15-20 ° С. Shoots appear on the 7-14th day.

When seedlings become large, thin them out with an interval of 10cm between plants. Grow at a temperature of +13-15°C. At the end of May, harden off for a few days (avoiding frost). Transplant to the prepared site with an interval of 25cm between plants. Water and weed regularly.

Sowing in open ground from April to May in prepared soil. Sow sparingly with 30cm spacing between rows. Lightly cover with soil. Compact and moisten the soil.

When seedlings become large, plant them with an interval of 25 cm between plants. Water and weed regularly.

Flowering from July to October.

Tip: try to transplant plants as little as possible and not disturb their roots.