Sunday, January 16, 2011

Papaver

AKA: Poppy

Fedco says to direct seed right after the frost free date, in full sun. Other sources say to direct seed at spinach time, as soon as the soil can be worked, in soil that drains well. Mix the tiny seed with sand in order to disperse it more evenly. Cover with a thin layer of soil or leave uncovered on top – seeds need light to germinate. Poppies do not like to be transplanted. Put them in a bed where they won’t have to be moved, and the seeds can sow children for the following years.

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