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Starting Poppies
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Posted by
hibiscusfan zone 5 N.W. Oh. (
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Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 14:13
| I have been trying to start poppies from seed for the last several years but haven't had any luck. Any suggestions? |
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RE: Starting Poppies
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| Store seed at 40F for 4 weeks to improve germination THEN: Lightly cover seed to prevent light exposure.. soil temp (not air temp) for germination 65-75F ..10-14 days to germination. |
RE: Starting Poppies
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| Which types of poppies are we talking about here? One of the Papavers? And if so perennial or annual? Escholtzia? |
RE: Starting Poppies
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| I have oriental poppies and a few annuals too.(papaver) |
RE: Starting Poppies
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| For annual poppies, rough up the soil and scatter seeds around on the soil outdoors in March. With adequate moisture, they will germinate easily outdoors. |
RE: Starting Poppies
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- Posted by morz8 Z8 Wa coast (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 1:47
| With the annual types (breadseed, somniferum) I direct sow as above, but sometimes scattering the seeds early winter, late winter, and Spring for a longer succession of bloom (mild Z8) Oriental poppy - Papaver orientale, Sow approx 68F, germinates in about two weeks, do not cover the small seed. |
RE: Starting Poppies
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| For annual poppies, rough up the soil and scatter seeds around on the soil outdoors in March. With adequate moisture, they will germinate easily outdoors. |
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