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Poppies
seeds prefer cool weather, and can
be planted as soon as the soil can
be worked in early spring. Some
gardeners prefer to plant poppy
seeds mid-fall. The seeds overwinter
in the garden and germinate the
following spring. Poppies prefer
well drained soil, and really love
the sandy, well-amended soil in my
garden.
Whether you plant in fall or early
spring, remember that poppy seeds
require light to germinate. Rake
seeds lightly in the surface of the
soil, and keep them moist. Luckily,
spring weather usually helps with
watering.
When your poppies grow about 2
inches tall, thin them to one plant
every six or eight inches, depending
on the variety. Your seed package
will give you spacing directions.
In the right growing conditions,
you’ll find poppies are easy to grow
and don’t require much maintenance! |
