PIYUSH RANJAN MISHRA
– Add vibrant color to patios, balconies & small spaces – Fast-growing & low-maintenance – Great for pollinators like bees and butterflies
– Use pots with drainage holes (10–12" deep) – Choose well-draining potting mix – Add compost for extra nutrients
– Zinnias need 6–8 hours of full sun daily – Place pots on a sunny deck, balcony, or windowsill
– Water when top inch of soil feels dry – Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf disease – Don’t let soil stay soggy
– Use a balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks – Pinch early growth to encourage more blooms – Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering
– Overwatering causes root rot – Too much shade = leggy growth – Skipping deadheading = fewer blooms
– Cut for vases or let them brighten up your patio – Collect seeds to replant next season – Zinnias reward you with color all summer long!