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Arnosky recommendation question

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Posted by gardenerwannabe6 7 (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 17, 09 at 13:25

Last year was our first year at market with vegetables and herbs. I'm wanting to add a few flowers to the operation without going crazy. We're adding an additional acre of veggies, so I know I won't have the learning curve time to put into flowers this year. However, I do want to try to take something. I noticed in the Arnosky notes posted that they recommend a zinnia and cinnamon basil arrangement. I'm wondering if anyone has done this and may be able to describe it a little or maybe even have a pic???? Do you use the entire basil plant? or just part of it so it will regrow for another flower bunch? What color zinnias??

Thanks in advance......

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RE: Arnosky recommendation question

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gardenerwannebe, the folks on this forum are probably charging full tilt into the season, and so have not responded. IMO, do not cut the entire basil plant, you will cut off the unusable short stems that will turn into your next harvest if left alone. As to the zinna colors you can choose from a wonderful palette of colors with the Benary's giant series, just google to find sources, or a mix with State Fair (my fave), or Oklahoma. Lots to choose from and you can use your own eye to choose what color combos you like best. Zinnia Envy, a pale lime green, would also be an interesting combination. Have fun. Kat

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gardenerwannabe, I agree with Kat - you don't want to cut the whole basil plant but just harvest stems.

As far as zinnias - wow! You have a huge variety to choose from! Below is a selection from Johnny's Seed. Check out other seed companies too!

Good luck!
:)
Dee

Here is a link that might be useful: zinnias at Johnny's

  
 

 

 


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