Seeds

Zinnia
Plant Type: Annual, hardy
Bloom Time: June - Frost
Height:  12-36"
Exposure: Full sun
Sow Outside:  Late April
Sow Inside:  Mid March
Seed Depth:  1/4"
Seed Spacing:  2-4"
Days to Emerge:  6-10 days
Thinning:  12" wide
Pressing:  No
Edible:  No
Native to:  Southwest United States and Mexico
Drying:. Yes
 It can be difficult to see the difference between the zinna seed and the shaft that surrounds it. Students will have to train their eyes to see the difference.

Collecting: Remove the whole seedhead and lay on a screen or tray in a single layer to dry.  Store the dried pods loosely in a paper bag until ready to separate the seed from the shaft. 

When packaging the seeds, put about 1/2 teaspoon ful in each package.

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