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Zinnia flower seeds: When to plant them
The best time to plant Zinnia flower seeds is during Spring when the soil is warming up.
Cosmos seeds: When to plant them
When is the best time to plant my Cosmos flower seeds? For most climates in Australia the best time to plant them is in spring or early summer. When the weather hasn’t fully warmed up. For warmer climates, you can plant them in winter but make sure it’s past the frost period. General profile of Cosmos flowers Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. Life cycle: Annual Plant height: 80-130cm Season: spring, summer Spacing: 30cm Sun requirements: Full sun Soil requirements: Well drained...
Guide to planting seeds in trays (raising seedlings)
Things you’ll need: Seeds Hands. With gloves if you like Seed raising soil mix Spray bottle Seed trays Step one: Fill the trays Unsurprisingly, the first step is to put the soil in the trays. Fill all cells to the top and slide some cardboard or something flat across the top to remove the excess. You may want to leave a bit of space at the top of the cells to account for watering. Step two: Poke holes Poke a little hole in each cell with your little finger. As a guide, the hole only needs to be twice as...
How to plant flower seeds
A step-by-step guide to planting flower seeds. A little note Your flower seeds will look great no matter what space you have available. They can be grown in meadows, garden beds, pots, or anything else you can think of. All you need is a place to put them, soil, and a bit of sun. Plus the items listed below. This guide is for beginners. If you’re using trays and raising seedlings, refer to the guide here. Things you’ll need: Seeds Hands. With gloves if you like Little spade or hands Potting mix or garden bed soil A watering head...
