How to sow poppies
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- It’s black Friday, which means it’s time to sow poppy seed in your garden! In this video I show you exactly how I prep my beds and direct sow the seed for gorgeous spring display!
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You're a garden painter. You paint with mother nature. Very nice.
Perfect! Thank you SO much for sharing this and doing the comparison!!! I cant wait to see the outcomes!
I love well seasoned advice! Thank you
I love poppies! 💚this is my first year to grow them and they are so beautiful! Thank you for your video! 🙂👏
Thank you for sharing this helpful info. So excited to try!
Such a lovely video Brie, so glad I’ve found your channel and great tips for the poppies 😍
Those are absolutely beautiful.
This is a great experiment. I can't wait to see the results!
Great video! I have some of those baker creek varieties too and I am so excited for them! Thanks for the tips.
Your poppies are so beautiful ! 💚💚👍
Great video!!! Love the kitties also 😻
Good advice! Can’t wait to see the results...
Thanks for all the advice. I wish I could drive down and buy seeds from you. Great Channel stay well.
I’ve found that mixing my poppy seeds with a fair amount of flour or sand in a large mason jar helps to more evenly disperse them over your growing area...if that makes sense. The danish flag variety have been my favorite to grow. Lauren’s grape is also gorgeous. Happy growing!
Cool trick. Thanks.
I had sowed poppy’s and larkspur like you showed us! I had to put a little fence around it for I have a rescue cur that smells/notices EVERYTHING I do in the garden (I cant use bio tone or he digs everything up 🤦♀️) ANYWAY It just snowed a little yesterday in zone 7a and my little plot for them looks JUST LIKE A GIANT FOOTPRINT. Looks like Mother Nature took a step in my flower bed 🦶 I love it!!! Thank you again Brie for making these videos I can’t wait to see how my garden flourishes because of your seasoned advice 😊
I’m growing the same poppies as you. So excited to harvest
Thanks for the great information, I love poppies but couldn’t grow them by seed. I’m going to try this. Love you channel!
I love poppies!!! Here in zone 5b, I sow them via winter sowing in milk jugs. They come up all the time. I’ve read that you can also direct sow them outside during Jan-March.
Yes I’d recommend direct sow as they don’t transplant well.
Today is feb 19 love the poppy video want to see more from you like do you plant tomatoes HELP
It’s a great video. It helps me understand how. Thanks!
great information! love it!
Wow! Your poppies are TALL!
Thank you so much for the tips!
Thank you! Now I know why my poppy seeds did not germinate last year when I just threw them into soil in New Mexico in my back yard!
I see your growing the best STRAIN of poppies. I am too. Thanks for showing me how to grow mine and get to that next step of making tea from the bulbs and feeling damn fine! Beautiful flowers as well. And my local bees like them too.
Yeah how can I get the good poppy seeds to make tea from I got some I hope there the right seeds I hope they are available damn I’d love to be able to harvest some nice stuff from them hah
The cats are so helpful!
Love ur advice
you're super pretty! 😍 I am hoping to start a mixed poppy garden that will mostly come back year to year on its own :)
I have always wanted to grow poppies I'm so hoping that this is the year. I purchased nine different varieties put them into a bow mix them up and threw them across the back of my lawn things will work? 💟 I've definitely listen to you and taking your advice so I'm sure this time I will get results for sure.
Love watching your channel getting inspired buy the things that you do 🌼💮
Found you with Horttube and we just bought poppy seed from Baker Creek too! Me and my wife are new to gardening so we need a bit more hand holding. I noticed you didn't show planting poppy in your prep bed. Watched a couple times and listened more and figured it out. Oh and I like how you showed past results too! We just subscribed and thanks for your hard work and effort.
Oh yay! Thanks so much!
We compost our own soil. I am disabled so I can't do much. But the flower beds and pots I do have are doing very well. I sowed poppy seeds in my garden from a spring seed mix. After adding fresh compost to my garden patch, I scattered the seeds mostly around one area, because I have a wide variety of plants in my small garden, and some of them will bloom through summer and into the fall. Half of my garden is in almost full shade. And the other side gets a few hours of direct sunlight. I designed my garden in a circle, with a small path weaving through the center, so that I could tend to the flowers , weeds, soil and bulbs when I need to, without having to step down on the area where my flowers are blooming.
My shorter flowers are in the front of the bed, and my taller plants and flowers are in the center and twords the back . The back is the part of the bed that gets the most shade. This is my first time growing poppies. I did use a little hay on top of the seeds to keep the rain from washing them away. I have a lot of seeds germinating. I don't know which ones if any are poppies. I hope I sowed them early enough. Next year I am going to try to sow some in the winter . I may try to keep some of the poppies because I know they can grow back the next year.
Thank you for your educational video on planting poppies. When I set my goals to achieving , I don't give up easily.
I just did that on some compost...hope I get some poppies!
Can't wait to see the result of the randomly thrown seeds in the untouched area of your landscape vs the composted area!
Greetings,
Dor those is that have numerous weeks winter cold and freezing, should we plant in the fall or wait until the frost is over for the winter season?
I have a jar of sand with poppy seeds from last year, that I found in the freezer. They were from a garden in New Straitsville if I recollect correctly. The ones I sowed did not come up. I read that scattering them with sand was the best way. I have very little space in the garden, so I have to scatter them somewhere. I have some white poppy seeds I might add. got them at a foreign grocery.
Can you drop wild flower seed mixes now or is spring better for that.
Thank you.!
Thank you for the concise tutorial on poppies with beautiful pictures. And the addition of your feline companions is always welcome. I know the big orange girl is Sophie and who are the other 2? Also, I've been wondering how you edge the different beds. I'm renovating a garden. I prefer beds edged with something to keep the grass/clover out and keep my work easier. This is a garden in upstate NY., zone 5. Could you ever do a segment just on edging? Thanks & glad I found you via Jim Putnam.
Thank you!! The kitties are a very important part of the Foodscape! The large grey and white is kubby Brewster, abd the small greyish is our “covid kitten” Ava Grace.
I actually did a video on how we edge using the Stihl Edge Definer. If you sort through my videos you will find it posted on spring 2020. That has been a game changer for managing clean bed lines and keeping grass and weeds out.
Hello, thanks for the advice. It’s so helpful. I am wondering if it’s legal to plant red poppy in zone 7?
Yes it is legal to plant and grow any poppy. But it is illegal to “score” the seed pods in an attempt to gather the resin.
Thank you
🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼Zone 5b and hoping SO hard that this works for me too! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 Do you have a video on harvesting poppy seeds (if that’s possible)?
Yes I made one last spring.
th-cam.com/video/rG29yEHS_Y4/w-d-xo.html
Does poppys can grow in tropical country? I really want to have them and let them grow in my yard
Where do you get barley seed?
Idk..last three years had a total failure on poppies...so i think i will sort of sprout some to see if i can get more..
WOW!
Hi from Louisiana zone 8b! I enjoyed your video, is there actual footage of you sewing in your main poppy bed or do you sew like you did in your unraked bed?
Check out a few of the videos in the poppy playlist as I show several methods
God i want this catalog.
It’s the best!
how do you keep the birds from eating them?
Hi brie, I'm from the south east I live in north Carolina and I've been trying poppies for the past 5 years but I always have just a few come up. This year I only had 3 to come up. I plant them in early spring. I've heard that for my zone they grow better in the winter because the spring and summer is always to hot for them. Can you actually grow them in the winter here?
They need to be direct seeded in late November. I explain everything in the videos in the poppy playlist 👍
Do you keep the soil moist after sowing? None of the poppy, larkspur, or nigella seed I planted in November germinated. Wondering if I left it too dry.
Yes if you aren’t getting rain they need to be watered.
Hi Brie.
I was wondering if you have a list of flower seeds that do well sown on open ground?
Good question! I do… I have a webinar that will soon be loaded to Aster so you can access the info anytime. Hope to have it up within the next week.
Are there specific varieties of poppies that are better suited to winter sowing? Have you tried winter sowing Iceland poppies? Do you have issues with wind blowing away your seeds before they get a chance to germinate?
No the seed is heavy enough that rind does not blow it away. In my experience all poppies benefit from the cold chill, hence the late fall sowing recommendation.
how to sprout poppy seeds from the grocery store shelf. boil them for a short time .drain water place .put seeds in empty two liter moist. put cap on place in window seal with sunlight for a few days
I used to be able to grow them . The past 3 seasons have went bust . So tired of putting in the work prep to watch the rains & local weeds take over . Zone 6b... Sowed in late March .
I think you should consider fall sowing for better establishment.
@@BrieThePlantLady wow , was not expecting a reply from "Brie The Plant Lady" , lol How very kind of you Brie .I think I'm in zone 6b. (had to look at some maps). Southwest corner of MO just outside Springfield. Can reach OK & ARK borders within an hour . We have enjoyed the colors in our garden . Pink Pom Pom , Salmon , Hen & Chicks , Lavender with purple splash , Scarlet , Danish Flag .... Seed harvest was a happy time . She makes a wonderful Lemon Poppy Zucchini bread , and goes good with a cup of tea . I will give it a try . Thank you for your time !
How do I get white and purple opium poppies will they sell them in Michigan. Great video
You should be able to buy them from online seed suppliers. Often they are sold as breadseed poppies
How did they do in the unprepared area? I have a 100 acre farm and i plan to spread them all over as well as concentrated in garden
Not well at all. Soil prep- at least layering compost- is necessary.
When do you suggest sowing poppy seeds in zone 5b?
I’d check with a local extension agent to confirm but probably March-April.
Wow!!! Looks like heaven!!! Can you please answer these questions:::
1. Why my poppy plants wilted in the sun eventhough its soil is moist?
2. Its also super thin and falling on the ground?
3. My poppy plants leaves are too small and turning yellow.
Sorry for too many questions.
Not sure about your wilting poppy... make sure the soil is really well saturated, as it has been very dry so even if the surface is wet it could be dry in the root zone.
Hmm, actually it sounds to me like your poppies may have some sort of disease. All of those symptoms point to some bigger problem. Perhaps pull one out and inspect the tap root. It should be solid and white. If it has brown lesions or is malformed that would explain the poor performance.
I haven't experienced any poppy specific disease, so I would contact your local extension or send a material sample in for more details.
@@BrieThePlantLady Thanks for detailed explanation. I got those seeds free from Australia Local Supermarket called "Woolworths" as part of selling promotion.
I mix the soil Pete with tea bags and crushed egg shell to enhance the nutrition.
You are right ay be they were dehydrated. But I am watering them more and already put them in egg crates each in block.
I will keep you update.
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I live in Massachusetts. Zone 6. Can I sow now In March. I have seen some people say to sow last snow
Yes I think you could probably sow soon!
I have a very small garden space with very poor soil would it be ok just to add compost on top of that poor Quality soil to grow my poppies instead of getting fresh soil?
Yes add as a much good compost/ organic matter on top as possible. Cover cropping will also help. Buckwheat is a great cover crop for green mulch.
What do you think about soaking seeds in water maybe during 2 days, before sowing it ?
Can it help to not irrigate at the beginning ?
Poppy seed should not be soaked. That approach to scarification is best large seeds. Not poppies and other cool season cottage garden seed.
@@BrieThePlantLady I was thinking of that to germinate them before sowing them, so that they don't dry out.
Thank you for this quick answer !
Updated video of those randomly sown seeds?
This video was from last year. The updates are in the spring 2021 garden tour videos
Will my "breadseed" poppies flower?
Its mid September in Montana and the first sign of autumn has arrived(chilly mornings). The poppies are in mid to late lettuce stage(started indoor in fabric pots in April or May), but arent showing signs of pods down in the center. They are very healthy and look great(in fact they are the largest healthiest Ive ever grown..8 years of growing in California, just moved to Montana) So what do you think? Will they flower? 130-160 days since seedlings. Seems a little long to not show any signs of pods.
Hmmm I’m not sure. In Michigan I used to toss the seed outside in snow banks in March snd they would bloom in July. I’d recommend trying that next year.
What !!! Did you start growing Poppies from 5 years old ???
Thank you for posting !
Ha ha I wish!!! But I’ll take that compliment!
Can these grow in the Aerogarden?
No
I live in zone 6B how do I know when the right time is to plant my poppy flowers?
You are best to fall sow as they need the cold to develop.
@@BrieThePlantLady thank you for the help I really do appreciate it. I have a question though maybe you could help should I wait until after all signs are Frost half past the sell them or before or doesn't matter?
Peony or other doubled blossom/feathery blooms are not referred to as the somniferum. They are related, though. paeoniflorum and laciniatum are the names for those..but one thing I wonder is if they contain narcotics
Man very hard to grow and get poppy seeds here in Hong Kong 😅
If I put poppy seeds in the fridge for a month and then sow them in the summer, will they come up and bloom in the Fall?
No they need cold soil to get established.
Hi Brie I'm having issues get my seedlings to grow they do fine until the 3rd week then they die I've tried not watering them and watering same result every time I'm using regular potting soil can you help me please
Use compost not peat moss based potting soil. I’m sure it’s a root rot caused by peat moss.
have daughters who now live in sw france while . visitingt them saw field after field of poppy some diff colours they grow wild masses of them
Just sowed ours in zone 8b, anything I can do to keep birds from scavenging my seeds as they germinate? I’m pretty sure that’s what happened to my calendula 😬
I’ve never had issues with birds scavenging any of these seeds. I don’t grow calendula from direct seed as it never succeeds. In my climate calendula merits from the cold of winter and melts from the summer heat, making it not very reliable.
I'm in 8b too and really struggle growing poppies. Zinnias I can grow like crazy. Poppies...not so much. I tried late fall and winter sowing this time. Fingers crossed.
@@user-px7nh7vs4b I am also in 8b, I tried about a month or so ago and nothing grew in my 5-gallon buckets filled with potting soil. ( I have never done gardening in my life)
BUT I AM TOTALLY NEW to this and do not even do gardening.
I dont know what I am doing, LOL. just watching this wonderful ladies video for some sort of help or advice from comments like yours.
I will give it a try LIKE YOURSELF in the Fall and hope it works also.
I am using 5-gallon buckets to grow and hope they are big enough? and HOPE I am doing it correctly as its tough here in the NV desert.
I thought I would give this a try. I may be totally wrong using this method but I just want to see something bloom to get me started then I will know I am on the right track.
Hope you get yours growing and please keep me posed if you can or want to.
****Thanks to "Brie The Plant Lady" for posting this helpful video and "B", Tom in NV
I live in Minnesota when should I plant
I’m not sure. I’d check with your local extension/ master gardeners. I’ve never lived in Minnesota so I can give expert advice for the region.
I mix seed with sand so when I cast a handful they aren't so thick.
that is a very good tip and I am going to take your advice on that for the future! Thank you!!!
I am in zones 9b-10a. How do I grow poppies here? Can they be grown indoors? Thank you.
No they cannot be grown indoors. I don’t have advice for your region as I have never gardened there. I would ask a local resource for info.
OK, thank you for your reply.@@BrieThePlantLady
Would they grow if I just planted them in 6b?
Hopefully- but I’m not sure but it’s worth a try. But for future reference, I I recommend fall planting for everyone in zones 6-8 for a showy spring display.
Thank you!! loved the video.
Tennessee home grown poppy seed bed
Do u thank Halloween in ohio would be to soon?
Yes probably in your area Halloween- thanksgiving would be the window. I’ve also heard in zone 5 you can sow in March-April
Where can I buy the seeds..and is it legal? , TIA.
Baker creek heirloom seeds, as I reference in the video.
I've been mulching over my soil (my very sandy soil) for years now and have never added any soil amendments. The only things I've added (as a mulch) have been leaves and twigs/logs and whatever else plant matter is mixed into the yard waste I pick up every year. My soil is now very biologically active with an abundance of soil life, including earthworms which could not live in the sandy soil I had to start with, so I'm really curious how my soil would compare to Soil3. I live in Jax, Fl, about a mile from the ocean in zone 9a.
Poppys come back, my mom’s Poppy Plant gets cut to the ground every year and it comes back bigger and more beautiful every year
That is a different species from these.
Lovely vedio. Can I buy some seeds from you?
No, I only sell seeds at in person events no mail order. Sorry!
I threw a pack of poppy seeds that I got from a Cheerios box on my hard red soil and now for the third year they grow like a weed. I have no clue why.
That’s great! Coming from a cereal box, I’m betting they are not this species, P. somniferum. More likely P. rhoes which is a bit easier to establish but equally charming.
I’m in GA what zone is that???
I’m not far- in Raleigh Nc zone 7/8 this advice is accurate for you!
@@BrieThePlantLady thank you for replying!!! Your video was very helpful 😊 do I just sprinkle the seeds or slightly bury them?
Enjoyed the video but I find it hard to follow the progress. In the video you say that you will "show the results". I have been sifting through all the videos but cannot find the video of the comparison that you mention. Would be helpful if you included a link to the future results you mention. A bit frustrating trying to find the video.
The updates are included in every garden tour video through winter and spring season.
*uck!!! I just placed poppy seed June 3rd. I hope they grow. Can there be poppy fall flower bloom.
For me here in zone 7 I have not had success with summer sown poppies- the soil is too hot. But who knows? Keep me updated on how they do.
I sure will. Thanks for responding.
Is it to late in the year to sow on zone 6a?
I’m not sure- I say try and see! If they don’t grow then remember to sow in November. Generally this advice in this video is accurate for zones 6-8.
@@BrieThePlantLady
Sowing them today.
With any luck maybe a few will grow!
Oh, no.... I collected lots of seed and have been waiting to find right time to sow. It is too late to sow???
I think it is too late. I did a sowing experiment video a few weeks ago abd nothing has germinated. At least in the southeast us, poppies really need the winter season to grow as they did when it gets hot. Plan to sow them in late November for the best results.
So do you think it would be OK in zone seven in Oklahoma City to put out some poppyseeds now but P only seeds?
It’s certainly worth a try!
So, how many cats per square yard do I need, just 1 right? I'd hate to get more out of the house then I need, last time, someone chewed my catnip plants, and the car had been moved...
You gotta watch them!
Too funny! My three spread catnip all over the garden.
Sow these seeds at this time in zone 6?
yes, now is the time to sow in zones 6-8
@@BrieThePlantLady thanks!
Btw- I’m in Connecticut
I know this is old but do you need to worry about birds eating the seeds? I have had rotten luck in WV
In my experience no, the birds do not eat the seeds they are too small.
I LOVE them but they just never grow😧...........I bought one from a nursery every year it comes up & quickly dies........leaves yellow & dry up....inky???
Most Poppies do not transplant plant. That’s why you need to direct seed them. Has nothing to do with your climate. Follow these instructions for direct seeding instead of buying plants in pots.
What is this zone stuff about?
USDA Zones are a guide gif understanding cold hardiness of plants.
Why are my poppies leaves floppy?? Im new to this..is this normal??
Hmmm is it dry? I’m not sure what you mean by floppy. I’ll be posting an update video tomorrow and will show what they should look like to help clarify.
@@BrieThePlantLady i think i found the reason why. But please make a video on this for others, so they don't have to spend hours looking online. It's how they grow..they are preparing for full growth. They say not to cover the hinge up..its what makes them stronger.
My goodness, Baker Creek costs so much how do you afford them?!
What state do you live
Raleigh Nc zone 7
I want popy seeds
People make growing poppies way too hard to prepare the soil get rid of most of the weeds sprinkle seeds on the top of the soil ,the seeds are small so dont over do it. First week of April here in Washington is a good planting time , I have grown poppies since 1980.Always look for next years crop some of mine are still blooming!