Ladybird, organic seeds
Eco
Information
The Ladybird has smallish, dark-red, single flowers with four dark spots on 30-40 cm tall stems. This plant is compact with rounded, deep-cut leaves, a really pretty little poppy, grows quickly. It was introduced already in 1876. A portion contains about 400 seeds.
Edible seeds?
Ladybird does not have edible seeds.
Seeds from the species Papaver somniferum are edible and can be used in cooking and baking. Several other species have poisonous seeds and should not be eaten. Therefore, only use seeds if you’re certain that they come from Papaver somniferum.
| Product number: | 736 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Papaver rhoeas |
| Botanic family: | The Poppy Family - Papaveraceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | April–May |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 8–15 days |
| Plant spacing: | 10–25 cm |
| Row spacing: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 40 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–August |
| Edible seeds: | No |
| Seeds/g: | 5000–9000 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow shallowly directly in the ground in April-May. Thin out early.
Spacing
Keep 10-15 cm between plants.Harvest
-Seed
5 000-9 000/g.One portion of about 400 seeds.
