Zinnia
FlowersPrincipiante

Zinnia

Zinnia elegans

Nombre Científico

Zinnia elegans

Familia

Asteraceae

Origen

Mexico

Tipo

Annual

60-70 days

Usos Culinarios

Sabor: Very mild, slightly bitter

  • Edible petals (mild)
  • Salad garnish
  • Cake decoration
  • Mainly ornamental
  • Not commonly eaten

Calendario de Plantación

Sembrar en Interior

April

Sembrar al Aire Libre

MayJune

Cosecha

JulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Beneficios para la Salud

  • Traditional for eye infections (flower wash)
  • Attracts beneficial pollinators
  • No significant medicinal uses
  • Mainly ornamental
  • Butterflies love them