Elka, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Is originally from the central parts of Slovakia where it has been grown for the sake of the oil-rich seeds mostly. This plant can grow over 1 meter tall and the single flower is white with violet bottom. Its seed pod is unusually big and yields heaps of seeds for bread baking or drying as decoration. One portion contains about 300 seeds.
Edible seeds?
Elka has 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: | 730 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Papaver somniferum |
| 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: | 100 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–August |
| Edible seeds: | Yes |
| Seeds/g: | 5000–9000 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow the annuals shallowly directly in the ground in April-May. Thin out early.Spacing
Keep 10-15 cm between plants.Harvest
-Seed
5000-9000/g.One portion contains about 300 seeds.
