Poppy, Peshawar (Papaver somniferum var. album) seeds, organic
$4.95 – $12.00
Family: Poppy (Papaveraceae)
Generally fall-sown in Zones 6 to 9 and spring-sown in colder zones
Cultivar from Persia flowers early and makes large pods. Traditional usage (TWM): analgesic. Spread seed on fast-draining soil in fall or very early spring. For best results, plan the planting of poppies so that they germinate and grow during cool, moist weather and flower and make seed during hot, dry weather. It takes some years of experimentation to figure out how to do this in the various temperate zones. Those in southern Oregon strew the seed with the first fall rains and finish seed harvest in June. Germination times confirmed in 2021: outdoor planting in late September germinated in 8 days. Plant prefers full sun and well-rested yet nitrogenous, fast-draining soil of neutral pH. Make sure to thin seedlings to at least 6 inches apart as soon as reasonable. They tend to dwarf if crowded. Do not fertilize. Plants may appear small or dwarfed at first yet will continue to expand, develop, become multi-stemmed, and enlarge as the season progresses. Although they prefer sun and a dry site, occasional watering will help produce larger plants. Watering should be discontinued when drying off pods for seed harvest. Peshawar poppies finish faster than other “somniferums.” For example, seed was direct-seeded to the field on 10_12_2024. The rosettes grew slowly through the winter and went up to flower in May. By mid-June, the pods were fully formed and ready to be dried back for harvest. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 300 seeds
1 g contains ~2,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Lisa S. (verified owner) –
The seeds I’ve gotten for you always have a high germination rate, & are sprouting right now! I can’t wait to see them flower. The white & purple Zahirs together will look beautiful!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lisa, you might find the Peshawar flower prior to the Zahir, as they are a very speedy grow. Anyhow, thank you, we specialize in pure poppy strains that have high germination rates. As always, it takes good seed, the right conditions, and a steady hand. Richo
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Daniel Klevenski (verified owner) –
I’m happy with the amount I received, both strains . The Turkish reds are hard to see in the soil but they should do well.:)
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crawfordstephanie680 (verified owner) –
This is my first time planting poppies and I’m a bit nervous. I live in zone 6 North East Ohio and I want to direct sow them but, I’m worried about planting too soon, as we’re still having nighttime temps in the low 30°-high 20° range. Can someone please tell me when to sow them before I miss my window for this season 🫤… Thank y’all so much for any and all replies 🌱
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Richo Cech –
Hello Stephanie, Thanks for contacting. Direct-sowing poppies is definitely the way to go. Just wait until the soil can be worked in the spring. You don’t want to contend with chunks of ice, and germination would be delayed anyhow. However you may be planting just prior to the last frost and frost on seedlings is usually only fatal to the weakest seedlings–many will be frost-resistant. These make thge best poppies, Richo
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Gaga (verified owner) –
Parfait
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sussanmercurio01 –
I live in Zone 4b in Minnesota, so this was helpful.
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Simon Vermette –
I’d already purchased those seeds. Been 100% satisfied. Germination rate is quite accurate.
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Gaga (verified owner) –
Très bonne qualité, germé 5 jours, merci beaucoup 🤗
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