Jättevallmo Scarlet
Eco
Information
Scarlet originates from the Caucasus and Northern Iran originally and is a very vigorous, easy to grow perennial. It thrives in good, well-drained soil and has large, single, scarlet-red flowers. 80 cm tall, 40 cm between the plants. One portion contains about 200 seeds.
Edible seeds?
Scarlet deos 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: | 745 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Papaver orientale |
| Botanic family: | The Poppy Family - Papaveraceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | April–May |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 8–15 days |
| Plant spacing: | 40 cm |
| Row spacing: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 80 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–August |
| Edible seeds: | No |
| Seeds/g: | 5000–9000 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
The perennial poppies should be sown very shallowly in a cold bed in April-June or directly in the ground in July-September. It is a good idea to protect them with cover materials for a more reliable wintering in the north.Spacing
Keep 40 cm between plants.Harvest
-Seed
4 000 seeds/g.One portion contains about 200 seeds.
