Nah, it will take 1.75 days to germinate. I think these seed companies are like other companies that they have to put everything legally right. If they put 1-2 days and yours take 3 days, you might complain, so they might as well put 7-14 days (as most of my packets say for zinnia).

Under some special circumstances, it might take that long, so they might want to be safe.

I have grown Magellan before, and it didn't take that long.

Thank you! I feel better. I couldnt believe a zinnia would take that long to germinate! Thanks for the input.

Is it warm enough in your location to direct sow?