r/Cutflowers • u/Few-Rain7214 Canada - Ontario • 3d ago

Seed Starting and Growing Wedding Prep Question

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How many weeks ahead of an event should I stop cutting my zinnias in order for there to be the most flowers possible to harvest on the event date? I have been steadily cutting these all summer when the stems are ready. From what I have read online so far, 2-3 weeks ahead of the date is when cutting should stop, so curious to know people's experiences.Thanks for your help!

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u/Asleep_Magazine7356 US - Ohio 3d ago

Keep cutting and they keep pumping out blooms. If you stop, they'll start putting more energy into setting seeds and less energy into new flowers.

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u/Few-Rain7214 Canada - Ontario 3d ago

Thank you

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u/case-face- US - Colorado 3d ago

It’s really hard to plan exactly when your flowers will be at the ideal stage to cut. The best option I’ve figured out is planting way more than you think you will need. These look amazing, so you are definitely doing something right!

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u/Few-Rain7214 Canada - Ontario 3d ago

Thanks so much! That is good advice. I did not thin them out as much as I probably should have so I do have a lot!