How to plant poppies
If you want to know how to plant poppies and the knowledge about the planting methods and timing of poppies, the following article introduces it to everyone by the editor.
Poppies are sometimes mistaken for opium poppies, especially varieties like the Iceland poppy. Poppies are ornamental herbaceous plants that can be cultivated annually by sowing, and they can bloom in flowerpots with proper care.
Poppies are a common ornamental plant in China. We can usually buy poppies as cut flowers in various flower shops. Placing the stem in water can maintain a week-long viewing period.
Poppies are suitable for pot cultivation, and there are not many varieties suitable for our care. Usually, it is the Iceland poppy, which originally grows in the temperate and cold regions of the north. It is a plant of the same family as the opium poppy and is now generally cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and cannot be used to extract drugs.
Above is the Iceland poppy
The plant of the Iceland poppy is small, growing up to about 30 centimeters at most. Its stems are very soft and covered with villi on the flower stems and branches. Its leaves look like feathers splitting apart.
There are actually various colors of Iceland poppies, including common colors such as white, orange, red, pink, and other colors. It is not yet time to plant Iceland poppies, and it is best to plant them when the weather starts to cool down in autumn, at temperatures of 15~18 degrees Celsius. They are extremely cold-resistant in winter and can survive temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius in the north, whereas they don't grow well in places with high temperatures.
One thing to note is that the seedlings of poppies are not very suitable for transplanting. Once planted, they should not be transplanted. For example, if planted in a flowerpot, it is best to prepare some larger pots, sprinkle the seeds on the potting soil, and no need to cover them with soil, as these poppy seeds also need light to bloom.
Poppies have a variety of breeds, which can maintain annual or perennial status, come in many colors, and can be planted in the garden to create landscapes or in flowerpots. They can attract small insects like bees.
1. Care Environment for Poppies
How to plant poppies
Caring for poppies should avoid the hot summer, generally sowing and cultivating from September to November. Usually, just buy some poppy seeds for sowing and propagation.
The environment for planting poppies should have good drainage, plenty of sunlight, and direct sunlight to bloom better. If planted in the garden, it is best to have a moderate slope to avoid low-lying areas and to do weeding and level the soil in advance.
If planting in a flowerpot, it is necessary to choose fertile, loose, and well-draining sandy or humus soil, and the bottom of the pot should have many drainage holes.
2. Sowing Techniques
After leveling the soil, you can evenly sprinkle the poppy seeds on the soil surface without covering them with soil. Then, it is necessary to keep the potting soil slightly moist. For pot cultivation, you can even use the method of immersion to keep the soil slightly moist and not too dry.
Also, maintain a temperature of about 15~18 degrees Celsius. Generally, after 1~3 weeks, the seeds can take root and sprout, and the soil should be kept moist during the germination period.
3. Seedling Care