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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Papaver somniferum |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green |
| Days To Maturity | 78 – 90 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 200 |
| Sowing Time | March - September |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Giant Poppy Pods
The flower flowers in a white and lilac flower, when the petals drop a giant poppy pod will be left.
| Colour |
Green
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Papaver somniferum
|
| Height |
50cm - 2 meters
|
| Days To Maturity |
78 – 90 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
|
| Sowing Time |
March - September
|
| Days To Germination |
14 – 21 days
|
| Planting Space |
15cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Seeds are fine and difficult to sow. Mix with a cup of soil and then it will be easier to sow directly. Keep wet till seeds germinate. Alternative - sow in germination trays and cover with a very thin layer of growing medium. Keep moist till you see the plants
|
| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
|
| Seeds Per Packet |
200
|
| Uses |
The opium alkaloids have been detected on poppy seeds. They are widely used by the food industry for decoration and flavor but can introduce opium alkaloids into the food chain
|
| Netting |
No plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Harvesting poppy seeds too early may affect their viability and ability to germinate. You can tell when pods are ripe by shaking the stem. If the pod rattles, it is a good indicator it is time to harvest. Usually this is 80 to 90 days after planting
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| Germination |
Easy
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