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hello-- i am wondering if there is a 'best' time to collect zinnia seeds. in the last few weeks as i have dead headed, i saved the dried head with the...
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Asked August 21, 2021, 5:57 PM EDT
hello-- i am wondering if there is a 'best' time to collect zinnia seeds. in the last few weeks as i have dead headed, i saved the dried head with the thoughts of breaking the head into seeds and saving for next year at a later time. not sure if this is ok-- or do i need to collect, break into seeds and bag right away? do i just twist the head and fing the seeds?how do i store them? any advice will be appreciated/ thank you.! cindy
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello Cindy,
Thank you for your question about saving Zinnia seeds. Harvest seed heads after they dry but before they fall apart (dispersal). Store seeds in a cool dry place until planting next spring. Here are several CSU Fact sheets with additional information:
- Saving Seed https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07602.pdf
- Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07221.pdf
- Growing Plants from Seed https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07409.pdf
Best regards,
Mari
