In years past, I have been able to collect seeds from my zinnias after the flower heads die. There is a freeze expected tonight and they have not died back yet. Will the seeds still be viable if they have frozen? Can I collect the flower heads and let them dry and still be able to use the seeds next spring?
I can't cover them tonight. They are too tall and cover too big an area.
2006-10-12 02:03:31 · 3 answers · asked by sncmom2000 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Cut the heads off some and lay on a newspaper or paper towel to dry out. Crumble between your fingers to get the seeds out and store in a zip lock baggie til spring.
2006-10-12 02:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamcatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they'll be fine. Think about plants in the wild. They drop seeds that stay exposed to freeze, snow, cold all winter....
2006-10-12 04:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes either way the seeds will be good
2006-10-12 02:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by mary texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋