Poppy

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.