"Zinnia Palette Expansion: Insights from Siskiyou Seeds' Don Tipping"
Don Tipping, founder of Siskiyou Seeds, discusses the diversity of zinnias and the process of creating new varieties. He explains the challenges of stabilizing unique variants and the use of open-pollinated seeds. Tipping shares insights into his breeding process, including the use of jewelry bags to control pollination and the development of new zinnia varieties like 'Crazy Legs' and the 'Tidepool Mix.' Additionally, he mentions ongoing variety trials on radicchios, carrots, and China asters at his farm.