When is the best time to plant poppy seeds?

Poppy seed planting time

Poppy is an annual plant. Its seeds will generally germinate 7-10 days after sowing. The growth cycle of poppy is about 11 or 12 months. Generally, it is most suitable to plant poppy seeds in March in spring and September in autumn.

How to plant poppy seeds

1. Seed selection: Select healthy and plump poppy seeds and soak them in warm water for several hours.

2. Soil preparation: Choose loose, fertile and well-drained soil to plant poppies, which is beneficial to seed germination.

3. Sowing: Plant the processed poppy seeds in the soil, then water the soil thoroughly, and then place it in a warm place for maintenance.

Poppy seed collection

Poppy usually blooms from March to August, and the flowering period is very long. Generally, the seeds can be collected when the flowers dry up and the fruits crack. Pick the cracked fruits, and then take out the seeds and use them.

What poppy seeds look like

The seeds of poppy are very small and grow in spherical capsules. The general lifespan of the seeds is about 3 or 4 years. The shape of the seeds is kidney-shaped, and the color of the seeds is mostly dark brown.