ZenMan said:
I won't take offense if you are busy with other things.
evelyninthegarden said: ~ I picked up a copy of THE ZINNIA BREEDER'S HANDBOOK by Tiffany Jones on Amazon. Also a couple others for a variety of other flowers, if you might be interested.
PLANT BREEDING FOR THE HOME GARDENER by Joseph Tychonievich
BREEDING NEW PLANTS AND FLOWERS by Charles Webb
I am hoping to grow a productive vegetable garden this year and keep the weeds out of the landscaped areas and the flower beds.🌼
LorettaNJ said: "I am planting seeds from the same variety that are advertised as producing singles, semi-doubles and doubles"
That sounds like an honest description of many varieties.
LorettaNJ said: You can stunt a plant with all kinds of stresses, but it does come down to genetics if it has the potential.
ZenMan said: Hi guys,
This stuff about zinnia seeds is interesting.
In my hobby of breeding zinnias, I pick those plump green seeds to speed things up.
Rubi said: I don't think that mean Wisconsin lady understands natural selection.
LorettaNJ said: "I would love to read the posts if you don't mind posting the link, 2K1B.
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.
LorettaNJ said: Thank you for the links!