Single Red Poppy, organic seeds

Eco Heirloom

Information

The common field (corn) poppy has single red flowers, 70 cm tall. One portion contains about 300 seeds.

Edible seeds?
Single Red 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:735
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:70 cm
Plant location:Sun
Harvest/blooming:July–August
Edible seeds:No
Seeds/g:5000–9000 seeds
Heirloom variety:Yes

Cultivation advice

Sowing

Sow shallowly directly in the ground in April-May. Thin out early.

Spacing

Keep 10-15 cm between plants.

Harvest

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Seed

5 000-9 000/g.