(above) US Marines inspect a local poppy farm near Helmud, Afghanistan. They now befriend the local farmers and allow the farming of opium poppies to improve relations. The common name for opium poppy seeds in grocery stores and Starbucks is 'bread seed poppy.' All poppy seeds are legal. Poppy seeds are nutritious and delicious and are sold in many grocery stores.
From 10,000 years ago to the near present, poppies have been used medicinally by grandmothers, farmers and even our founding fathers (Thomas Jefferson) to relieve pain.
Papaver somniferum is a cold-weather flower. Typically, it is planted in September and will stand and bloom even in an early snow, or, they can also be planted in the very early spring. The seeds will often NOT sprout OVER 60F, or germination rates are greatly reduced. Rake rich garden soil, scatter seeds by hand; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Daily water, full sun. Sprouts will appear in a few days and are very tender, prone to damping off, lack of water, pill bugs and other insects. Thin to about two feet apart, if transplanting, do not damage or expose the roots, as they are poor candidates for transplant. Established plants are very hardy, needing less water, are bug resistant, and handle hard frost; however they do NOT like warm weather, crowded roots or poor soil, as that will stunt them. Some varieties will bloom in a month or two, with flowers lasting only 18 hours or so.
To stay legal in the USA, poppy gardeners are required to deadhead the flowers, or cut the stems off as soon as the flowers finish blooming and before they make pods. That's the rule.
From 10,000 years ago to the near present, poppies have been used medicinally by grandmothers, farmers and even our founding fathers (Thomas Jefferson) to relieve pain.
Papaver somniferum is a cold-weather flower. Typically, it is planted in September and will stand and bloom even in an early snow, or, they can also be planted in the very early spring. The seeds will often NOT sprout OVER 60F, or germination rates are greatly reduced. Rake rich garden soil, scatter seeds by hand; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Daily water, full sun. Sprouts will appear in a few days and are very tender, prone to damping off, lack of water, pill bugs and other insects. Thin to about two feet apart, if transplanting, do not damage or expose the roots, as they are poor candidates for transplant. Established plants are very hardy, needing less water, are bug resistant, and handle hard frost; however they do NOT like warm weather, crowded roots or poor soil, as that will stunt them. Some varieties will bloom in a month or two, with flowers lasting only 18 hours or so.
To stay legal in the USA, poppy gardeners are required to deadhead the flowers, or cut the stems off as soon as the flowers finish blooming and before they make pods. That's the rule.
Medicinal Poppy Seeds
Hens and Chicks Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum
$3.50 - $14.95
$3.50 - $14.95
The "Gang of Four" Giant Pod Poppy Seed Mix, Papaver somniferum
$3.99 - $11.50
$3.99 - $11.50
"ALL IN 25" Monthly Special Poppy Seed Mix, Papaver somniferum
$3.99 - $9.98
$3.99 - $9.98
Danish Flag Poppy seeds, USA, Papaver somniferum, 3 sizes
$3.50 - $14.95
$3.50 - $14.95
The "Giant" Poppy seeds, USA, Papaver somniferum
$3.50 - $19.95
$3.50 - $14.95
Giganteum Poppy seeds, USA, Papaver somniferum
$3.99 - $9.95
$3.99 - $9.95
White Tasmanian Poppy seeds, Afghanistan, Papaver somniferum, 4 sizes
$2.99 - $15.50
$2.99 - $15.50
White Tasmanian Poppy seeds, USA, Papaver somniferum
$3.95 - $5.50
$3.95 - $5.50
Purple Tasmanian Poppy seeds, USA, Papaver somniferum
$3.95 - $5.50
$3.95 - $5.50
Lilac Single Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum
$3.50 - $9.50
$3.50 - $9.50
"Planete Rouge du Jura" Red Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum
$3.95 - $5.50
$3.95 - $5.50
Doubles Mix Poppy seeds
$2.95 - $19.95
$2.95 - $19.95
Swansdown White Frill Poppy seeds
$3.75 - $9.98
$3.75 - $9.98
White Cloud Poppy seeds
$3.75 - $9.98
$3.75 - $9.98
Black Ruffle Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum
$3.98
$3.98
"The Wisc" Traditonal Poppy Seed Mix, Papaver somniferum, 2 sizes
$2.95 - $4.95
$2.95 - $4.95
"Drama Queen" Poppy Seeds, Papaver somniferum, 4 sizes
$3.50 - $25.00
$3.50 - $25.00
Turkish Blue Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum, USDA Organic, 6 sizes
$2.95 - $24.95
$2.95 - $24.95
Persian White Poppy seeds, Papaver somniferum, India, 4 sizes
$2.95 - $17.76
$2.95 - $17.76
White Tasmanian Poppy seeds, Australia, Papaver somniferum, 4 sizes
$2.99 - $17.50
$2.99 - $17.50
