Want to bring joy and light to your yard this summer? Plant a few cut flowers! The smallest patch of dirt can be transformed into beautiful blooms by choosing the right seeds to plant. Seeds are a small investment that will reap great rewards. However, some flowers are easier to grow than others. For sure success try the varieties listed below!

These three flowers all will do well planted straight into the ground so no need to mess with plastic trays and potting soil. Find your sunniest patch of ground and plant the seeds just under the surface (about a 1/4 inch deep), covering lightly with soil.

Cosmos - one of the easiest flowers to grow that will reward you with cheerful blooms all summer long. Cut regularly to promote continuous blooms. Try to cut when the petals are just starting to open for the longest vase life.
Zinnias - similar to cosmos, zinnias will bloom all summer long if regularly harvested. Squeeze the stem directly under the bloom - you’ll know the flower is ready to harvest when the stem feels firm. Alternatively, you can give zinnias the ‘wiggle test:’ Grab the stem and wiggle the bloom, if it is floppy wait to pick it. If it stays upright, it’s a good time to pick!
Sunflowers - These flowers are a dream to start from seed. It’s so easy, even the birds can do it! However, note that if you plant a single stem variety they only produce one bloom during the growing season. For continuous blooms, look for branching varieties that will continue to bloom once picked.

Please share your seed success with us next time you visit Fieldsview Farm!