Papaver, Poppy Mix, Pepperbox ~ 1000 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Description
Papaver spp.
Annual
Spring/Summer bloom, fall harvest
Frost hardy
A butterfly & bee favorite!
Growing these old-fashioned poppies offers triple rewards: glorious flowers, handsome pods and nutty-tasting seeds from the same ornamental plants. Gray-green Pepperbox plants send up nodding stems of large papery-textured purple, red and pale pink blossoms, all with dark center blotches. After the petals drop, their big pods swell as the blue-black seeds mature to harvest when dry for baking. Or keep the pods for beautiful decorations.
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Details
Cold Winters: April – May
Mild Winters: Oct – April
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Space Seeds: Very thinly, barely cover
Days To Germinate: 7 – 14 days
Days To Harvest: 3 – 4 feet
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
Plant poppies in late fall or very early spring directly into the garden. In cold winter climates, seeds will overwinter and germinate when soil thaws. Blossoms and pods are largest when plants grow in cool weather; seedlings are very cold hardy.
In a well-worked, finely textured seed bed in full sun, sprinkle seeds thinly (mixing dry sand with the seeds will help space them). Rake in gently or lightly cover seeds 1/8 inch deep and keep seed-bed moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days. If seedlings come up too thickly, thin poppies early, but delay final thinning to 6 to 8 inches apart until weather has settled in spring.
HARVEST & USE
Wait until seedpods are dried and brown on plants and the tiny seeds inside pods are hard and black. Cut seedpods with long stems and bunch upside down in an open paper bag. Shake seeds out into bag and remove any debris. Store clean seed in a closed jar or freeze for long storage.
Toasted Poppy seeds’ nutty flavor enhances both sweet and savory breads, cakes and cookies and is delicious in salad dressing.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Poppy |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |
| Spacing in Row | thin to 6-8" |
| Planting Depth | barely cover |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |