LorettaNJ said: "I would love to read the posts if you don't mind posting the link, 2K1B.
Here is the link to the video in the Zinnia Breeders group:
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Here is a link to the Zinnia Growers group. The featured section at the top of the group page has a post with her growing methods, advice, opinions, etc. Additionally, within the group, there are a lot of posts with her advice. I do want to say again, she isn't 'mean', just inflexible. Her flowers ARE lovely and I am going to do a small patch for landscaping this season usibg her methods for that area. I am pretty convinced though that her methods are not going to be the best for breeding. At least not for me so I'm not going to even try in that part of my growing.
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I am serious about knowledgeable people seeing her flowers. I just don't know how to approach that as I don't want to have it viewed as I'm challenging her. But if the local extension visited, maybe there is something they/we can learn. Or maybe there are things she can learn. 🤷🏻♀️ Interestingly, I noticed a post this morning where she listed things people do wrong with zinnias. Number 1 on the list says starting inside is wrong "except if you're breeding …." I am happy to see this as I think it gives me hope that the comnents to her in the Zinnia Breeding group is being considered.
LorettaNJ said:As for not pinching, so many cut flower growers swear by pinching everything when they are young. Maybe pinch some and not others and compare.
I learned which flowers I like to pinch and which ones I don't. As far as zinnias, I pinch early during the spring and summer growing. I don't when I'm growing inside because I won't have room for all those flowers!
