Common zinnia 'Short stuff mix'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Short stuff mix is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Short stuff mix in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Short stuff mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

As Short stuff mix is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.