Want to grow your own beautiful zinnias next season? Here’s a detailed guide on how to gather and clean seeds from dried flowers in your field!
🌸 Step 1: Look for zinnia blooms that are completely dry and crunchy. The petals should crumble easily when touched—this means the seeds are fully mature and ready to harvest.
🌿 Step 2: Gently pull the dried petals apart. At the base of each petal, you’ll find an arrowhead-shaped seed. Carefully separate as many seeds as you can.
👐 Step 3: To clean your seeds, place them in a shallow bowl. Lightly blow on the bowl to separate the seeds from the chaff. The lightweight chaff will blow away, while the heavier seeds will remain. Make sure to blow gently to avoid losing the seeds!
🌞 Step 4: Spread the cleaned seeds on a paper towel or tray and let them dry further for about a week. This ensures they’re fully cured and won’t mold in storage.
📦 Step 5: For long-term storage, keep your seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place. Use labeled envelopes or airtight jars with silica gel packets to maintain dryness. Proper storage can keep your seeds viable for several years, giving you more chances to enjoy beautiful blooms.
Harvesting your own seeds is a wonderful way to preserve your favorite zinnia varieties and keep the beauty blooming year after year. Have you saved zinnia seeds before, or do you have any tricks to share? Let me know!
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