When is the best time to sow poppy?

Poppy sowing time

Poppy is an annual herb that is widely planted in China. It is an ornamental plant. It can be sown from March to June and from August to October each year. The poppy seeds sown in these two time periods have the highest germination rate and grow the best.

How to sow poppy seeds

1. When planting poppies, you should choose seeds with full grains and remove seeds with diseases and insects. This will increase the germination rate after sowing.

2. Sow the selected seeds into the soil. The soil should be loose and fertile with good air permeability and drainage. Sandy soil or garden soil will do. Note that the seeds need to be sown evenly. The distance between each seed should not be too close to avoid mutual interference in growth. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the soil moist.

3. The poppy seeds will take root and sprout after 10-15 days. During the process of cultivating seedlings, they need to be watered once every 2-3 days, the temperature should be maintained at around 20 degrees, and the light time should be 8 hours a day.

4. After the poppy seedlings appear, they can be transplanted into pots for cultivation. Pull up the entire seedling with its roots and place it in the prepared potting soil. The potting soil must be moist to prevent the seedlings from drying out due to lack of water after entering the soil. The roots of the seedlings can bring some soil with them, which can increase the survival rate after transplanting.

5. After transplanting the poppy into the pot, place it in a suitable location according to the temperature. In spring and autumn, the temperature is stable, so place it in a place around 20 degrees. In summer, when the temperature is high, you should avoid long exposure to light. It is best to place it in a cool place. In winter, when the temperature is low, place it in a place with sufficient light indoors.

Key points for planting poppy

1. Poppy is very afraid of transplanting, so once it is fixed in a place, do not move it easily, even if it is a seedling. It is best to cultivate it in a loose and well-drained container.

2. Poppy is afraid of excessive heat in summer and should avoid excessive humidity. It should avoid excessive warmth in winter. It needs a suitable cold environment, but it should not be placed in a cold air outlet.

Poppy flowering time

The flowering period of poppy is generally from May to August. It is often planted in autumn. After a long winter, it will bloom with bright flowers. If it is planted in spring, the flowering period is generally in autumn.