Opium poppy

Sowing method: April-May outdoors in finely raked soil. Lightly rake in and press down so the seeds are not covered. At temperatures above 20°C, germination decreases; during warm weather, mix the seeds with moist potting soil and place in the refrigerator for 1 week. Sow with the soil, germination will follow quickly!

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: White, lilac, red or pink flowers
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Papaver somniferum
• Dutch: Opium poppy
• Also known as: Blue Poppy Seeds
• English: Opium poppy

• All year round