PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) HIMALAYAN BLUE POPPY | id:23707 | Papaver somniferum | Ecologically grown | Annual/self-seeds | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Acclaimed as one of the most beautiful flowers. Blossoms last few days. Pinch off flower bud in first year to encourage strong root growth. Vitamins+: B1+, B2+, B3+, B9++, C+, E+, Ca++, Fe+, K+, Mg++, P+, Zn+ Companion plants: Marigolds, Phlox, Cosmos, Ornamental Grasses, Bearded Iris, Salvia, Alliums. Far from: Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Collard Greens. Planting tip: Seed stratification is required for 2 weeks.||Poppies are started outdoors in early spring even when there is still a chance of frost. Transplant not recommended. Harvesting tip: For seed harvest, cut seed pods when they rattle when shaken and have dried to a tan color. For fresh flowers, cut buds just before they open in the morning. Storage tip: Store dried seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Dry pods completely before shaking out seeds.
Seed depth:1/8″, Plant spacing:6-8″, Row spacing:12-14″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:1, Germination:14-21 d/j, 12-15°C Optimally:12°C, Maturity:90-100 d/j, Height:36-60″, Width: 1-2′, Attracts pollinators (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
