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Zinnias grow in numerous colors and flower types to suit any floral arrangement--from a simple, elegant vase of colorful blooms to a Victorian basket of flowers. Zinnias are easy to grow, as well as easy to cut for floral displays. Use a floral preservative to keep zinnas fresh for as long as 7 to 10 days in an arrangement. Cut zinnia blooms in early morning before the heat of the day has time to wilt the stems and flowers. Choose blooms that are fully open or almost fully open with long stems. Use garden snips to cut the stems and put them in a bucket of water. Keep the cut flowers shaded since they tend to wilt in direct sun.
Harvesting the first flowers wonât hurt the plantsâ production, because the early flowers are males, which bear pollen but not fruit. You may harvest yellow squash, zucchini, and other types of summer squash as baby squash, or you can cut them larger, up to 6 to 8 inches long. Use a sharp knife to gather your bounty at least every other day while the plants are producing.