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young gardener can sow a Small mass planting, so that when the flowers bloom, the garden will be a splash of color.
Older children may enjoy planning a garden design with two or more colors of zinnia. If so, explain that simple designs are more pleasing in small areas than very complex designs.
Help children prepare the soil in the bed. Add organic matter or slow release fertilizer if needed, then moisten and level the soil.
Have the children draw lines in the soil to mark the planting rows or design. Plant two or three zinnia seeds 1\4to l\2-inch deep in holes spaced 4-6 inches apart, depending on the type of zinnia. If the soil is warm and moist, the seeds will germinate in three to four days.
When the seeds are sown in rows, it is easier to identify the zinnia seedlings from weed seedlings. When zinnia seedlings have two pairs of true leaves, they need to be thinned by pinching off all but the most vigorous seedling at ground level.
See ZINNIA, Page 25
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