Easy Cut Flower Garden Plan (NO SEED STARTING NEEDED!)

Not everyone loves seed starting, or has the space to do so-- if that describes you, we have a cut flower garden plan for you!

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Easy Cut Flower Garden Plan (NO SEED STARTING NEEDED!)" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Easy Cut Flower Garden Plan (NO SEED STARTING NEEDED!)

🌻 Bree from Blossman Branch Farm shares her experience in growing an acre of cut flowers and provides a guide for an easy 4x8 Cut Flower Garden that requires no indoor seed starting.

🍀 The garden plan includes succession planting, meaning different flowers are planted in timed intervals to ensure continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

🌸 Five main components of the garden plan are Cosmos, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Dahlias, and Mums, which all vary in height and bloom time.

🐝 Cosmos are limited in the planting because they can grow unruly, and it's important to deadhead them to prevent excessive seeding.

🌼 Dahlias are included as a beautiful cut flower that can be saved and replanted year over year, with the potential to perennialize in certain zones.

🌻 Sunflowers are spaced closer together in this plan to keep them at manageable sizes for bouquets, and they are succession planted every two weeks to stagger the blooms.

🌺 Zinnias are recommended to be planted at two per square foot, and like Cosmos, should be succession planted to extend their blooming period.

🌷 Chrysanthemums, or mums, are added to the plan for their fall bloom and can vary from perennial to annual depending on the zone.

💧 Proper irrigation is crucial, especially in ensuring that Dahlias do not get overly soggy, which can cause rot; hand watering is recommended until seeds germinate.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction to the topic on growing cut flowers easily without indoor seed starting.

02:07 Mention of the benefits of the flower guide for different plant hardiness zones.

03:01 Explanation of how to use the 4x8 foot garden plan drawing.

04:06 Discussion of succession planting to avoid having too many sunflowers bloom at once.

05:01 Continuation of the succession planting strategy with the cosmos flowers.

07:14 Including dahlias in the garden bed and advice on choosing tall varieties.

08:15 Introduction to planting zinnias, including spacing and succession planting for them.

10:15 Planting chrysanthemums for the fall and their bushy growth.

13:22 Planning for irrigation, particularly for dahlias, to avoid rot.

14:40 Recommendations for specific sunflower varietals based on their traits.

15:16 Recommendations for cosmos varieties and their vase life.

16:02 Recommendations for zinnia varieties and the "Wiggle test" for harvesting.

17:04 Recommendations for top dahlia varieties for different styles.

18:15 Recommendations for florist variety mums and their vase life.

19:13 Wrap-up encouraging viewers to request more garden plans and to like and subscribe to the channel.

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Q&A

What are the easiest cut flowers to grow directly in the ground without starting seeds indoors?

Cosmos and zinnias are some of the easiest cut flowers to grow directly in the ground without needing to start seeds indoors.

Can this 4x8 easy Cut Flower Garden plan be adjusted for different sized garden beds?

Yes, this plan is flexible and can be adjusted for different sized garden beds by adding or subtracting square feet as needed.

What kind of maintenance do Cosmos require to prevent them from taking over the garden?

Cosmos can become unruly and spread rapidly. To prevent them from taking over, it is crucial to regularly deadhead the flowers to stop them from going to seed in the garden.

What is succession planting and why is it recommended for sunflowers, Cosmos, and zinnias in this garden plan?

Succession planting refers to planting seeds at staggered intervals to ensure a continuous bloom throughout the growing season. It is recommended for sunflowers, Cosmos, and zinnias to avoid having all flowers bloom simultaneously and then none for the rest of the season.

How should the 4x8 easy Cut Flower Garden be watered, especially with regard to dahlias?

The garden should be hand watered until seeds germinate to ensure the soil remains moist but not soggy. Dahlias in particular should not be constantly irrigated by a drip system as they could rot. After seed germination and once dahlias start growing, regular drip watering can resume.

How can you prevent weeds from growing in portions of the garden that are awaiting succession planting?

To prevent weeds, keep the soil mulched until ready to plant the next succession. Alternatively, you can use a cover crop in the spaces that will be planted later, which also benefits the soil.

When is the best time to harvest Cosmos and zinnias for vase life?

Cosmos should be harvested when the buds show color but are still closed, just about to open. For zinnias, perform the "wiggle test" – harvest only when there is no flex at the top of the stem, indicating the zinnia is fully open and ready for cutting.