Poppy
Flower
1
Available
4
Total Packets
3
Organic
Days to maturity: 70 days
Days to germinate: 12
Optimum temp range: 65–85
Min / Max temp: 60°F – 90°F
Growing Information
Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
14-21 days at 60-75°F (16-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - As soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4" deep, as they require darkness to germinate. Thin when first true leaves appear. Transplanting is not recommend as plants have a delicate taproot and do not respond well to root disturbance.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
12-24".
PLANT SPACING:
6-8".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
HARVEST:
When buds are swollen and showing color. Sear stem ends. Cut flowers last 2-4 days.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any moist, well-drained soil.
USES:
Naturalizing. Mass plantings, beds, and borders. Very short-lived cut flower.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
14-21 days at 60-75°F (16-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - As soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4" deep, as they require darkness to germinate. Thin when first true leaves appear. Transplanting is not recommend as plants have a delicate taproot and do not respond well to root disturbance.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
12-24".
PLANT SPACING:
6-8".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
HARVEST:
When buds are swollen and showing color. Sear stem ends. Cut flowers last 2-4 days.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any moist, well-drained soil.
USES:
Naturalizing. Mass plantings, beds, and borders. Very short-lived cut flower.
My Notes
Your Packets 4
| Cultivar | Company | DTM | Organic | Amount Left | Expires | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Gray ▾ | Baker Creek | 70 | 50 seeds | — | OK | ||
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|
Alka White Oil Seed | Fedco | — | Yes | 1 g | 2025 | Expired |
|
Pierrot | High Mowing | — | Yes | 1/64th oz | 2024 | Expired |
|
Planet Rouge Du Jura | High Mowing | — | Yes | 1/84th ounce | 2023 | Expired |