Zinnia breeding
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The story of Prairie Peach Zinnia
From a single plant to a new variety, Prairie Peach zinnia was six years in the making. Here’s a quick summary of the work involved. Continue reading
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Cleaning Zinnia Seed
I’m a believer in doing tasks by hand in the beginning. Having a close-up, tactile relationship with any task imparts knowledge. At times, when I am engaged in hand labor, I may not even know I have learned something. But… Continue reading
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Get Started With Zinnia Breeding
If you are intrigued by the new zinnias being bred by small farmers, consider getting into the zinnia breeding game yourself. It’s easy to develop your own signature zinnia — really! All you need is a little technical know-how and… Continue reading
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Zinnia Breeding Resources
Zinnia breeding is a grassroots movement with plenty of information sharing. It is my goal to bring together more information about zinnia breeding over time, so check back. Meanwhile, here are resources that should get you started: The best resource… Continue reading
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