Zinnia is one of the most popularly growing summer season’s annual ornamental flowering plant belongs to the family Asteraceae. It requires hot and dry climate for its growth and development. The requirement of soil pH should be either neutral to slightly alkaline or slightly acidic to neutral. The ideal soil for zinnia cultivation should be rich in organic matter and well drained. Optimum temperature required for the growth of Zinnia varied from 21-25 °C. The ideal temperature range for seed germination is from 23-28 °C. Propagation is mainly done through seeds. Dead heading is done for better growth of flower. Harvesting is done after the anthesis.
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