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Papaver somniferum. This enormous (up to 6" across!), deeply fringed, scarlet bloom has a white blotch at the base of each of it four petals that forms a high-contrast cross adorned with a frill of yellow anthers. It does resemble the flag of Denmark! Annual. Summer flowering. Height: 30" to 36".
Poppies Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:0” Seed Spacing:6”-8” Plant Spacing:15”-18” Days to Germination:10-15 days Germination Temperature:55°-65°F
Papaver spp. It is best to direct-sow in rich, very
well-draining soil in full to partial sunlight as soon
as the ground can be worked in the spring, through
the fall for a prolonged blooming season. Lightly
cover seeds with soil as light aids germination.
Or, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting
out after the threat of frost has passed. Use
individual peat pots or seed-starting cells to
avoid root disturbances. Harden off the seedlings
by gradually acclimating them to the outdoors.
Once the seedlings are 2" tall, thin or transplant
15" to 18" apart. To harvest seed for baking or planting, allow the pods to dry
on the plants. Remove the whole pods before they
split, break the pods open, remove the seeds and
store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot
until use. Late spring flowering.
Poppies Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:0” Seed Spacing:6”-8” Plant Spacing:15”-18” Days to Germination:10-15 days Germination Temperature:55°-65°F
Papaver spp. It is best to direct-sow in rich, very
well-draining soil in full to partial sunlight as soon
as the ground can be worked in the spring, through
the fall for a prolonged blooming season. Lightly
cover seeds with soil as light aids germination.
Or, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting
out after the threat of frost has passed. Use
individual peat pots or seed-starting cells to
avoid root disturbances. Harden off the seedlings
by gradually acclimating them to the outdoors.
Once the seedlings are 2" tall, thin or transplant
15" to 18" apart. To harvest seed for baking or planting, allow the pods to dry
on the plants. Remove the whole pods before they
split, break the pods open, remove the seeds and
store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot
until use. Late spring flowering.
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