Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Blooms in early spring to summerĪttracts: Attracts bees and beneficial insects Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.įlowers: Seed pods are good in arrangements and edible seeds. Papaver somniferum Gorgeous, whimsical and lighthearted garden flower with edible seeds Mostly pale pink flowers, with a few random reds showing up now and. Poppy seeds also require a period of cold stratification, so chill the seeds for thirty days in. Remember to keep the soil moist during germination, and do not allow to seeds to dry out during this period. Dried pods are also very nice in floral arrangements. Poppy seeds need light to germinate, so make sure to scatter on the surface of the soil and do not cover. Thanks to Seed Savers Exchange members Christina Wenger and Patrick Holland for. They have gray-green leaves, showy flowers, and a milky juice that exudes from the plant when cut. (Papaver somniferum) Scarlet Blooms with purple centers. The pods do not shatter like most poppies, making it very easy to hand harvest seeds. Opium poppies are erect annuals in the Papaveraceae family. With stunning dark purple petals, this Hungarian heritage variety is super easy to grow and a highly nutritious staple food. The light blue seeds of this variety have a delicious nutty flavor. Keep them upright, then empty the pods into a broad container and let the seeds dry at. Expect to see germination in about five days, and blooming in late June. Sow outdoors two weeks before the last frost, and press the seeds lightly into the soil, as light enhances germination. Bees love this Easy to harvest poppy seeds for home baking Papaver somniferum Red flowered poppy reaches 2.5 high with stunning, short lived blossoms. Hungarian Blue Breadseed Poppy - Papaver somniferumĪnnual Open Pollinated. Harvest breadseed poppies as soon as the pods turn from green to tan. Some authorities consider this plant a subspecies of the breadseed/opium poppy, assigning it the formal name of P.
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