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Cosmos and zinnia

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Posted by eclecticcottage 6b wny (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 12:03

I allowed both my cosmos and zinnia to hopefully self sow last season. I didn't deadhead at all and allowed the seeds to fall where they were. I'm starting to see signs of life from many plants, even my butterfly bushes have some new leaves showing around the bases. But no little sprouts where the zinnia and cosmos were. I have more seeds this year I meant to use to fill in a different bed but now I'm getting anxious (this is my first year with plants we put in coming back at this "new" house) and am thinking I might direct sow in the old bed too...But I don't want to overcrowd them either. When should I expect signs of life? I want to direct sow soon so things can get growing, probably this weekend is when I'm looking at getting it done.

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RE: Cosmos and zinnia

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  • Posted by zenman Ottawa KS 5b (My Page) on
    Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 14:07

Hi eclecticcottage,

" When should I expect signs of life? I want to direct sow soon so things can get growing, probably this weekend is when I'm looking at getting it done."

I don't know about cosmos, but zinnias would need the soil temperature to warm up and stay warm for a week or two. I notice that you are a full zone warmer than where I am, so this weekend might not be too soon for you to be planting inground. If you should get a lot of unexpected volunteers, you can always thin them out. The cutworms might help you some with that. (grin)

ZM

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