Large Lavender Poppy
Papaver somniferum
HOW TO GROW POPPY
Direct sow in the spring after the ground thaws, or after the last hard freeze. They can tolerate light frost. The seeds are tiny, so sprinkle carefully over the garden bed, and do not cover with soil, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist during germination. Thin the young poppy plants 9-12” apart. They prefer full sun. Poppies easily self sow if allowed to go to seed. Poppies are delicate and do not transplant easily. Best if direct sown.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-60
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 9-12”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-60
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 9-12”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
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Large lavender blooms dazzle an early summer garden. Big bumblebees and native bees busily pollinate these blossoms when they open in the morning sun. The dried poppy pods are gorgeous and unique dried in winter wreaths, and can be used in crafts to make rattles. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Purple, Size: Large, Sea...
Large lavender blooms dazzle an early summer garden. Big bumblebees and native bees busily pollinate these blossoms when they open in the morning sun. The dried poppy pods are gorgeous and unique dried in winter wreaths, and can be used in crafts to make rattles. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Purple, Size: Large, Season: Spring, Summer.
The origins of poppies can be traced to the Sumerian people where the first use of opium was recognized. Through the silk road, poppies made their way around the world. They were domesticated by indigenous peoples of Western and Central Europe between 6000 and 3500 BC. In Ancient Egypt, small jugs that resemble poppy seed pods were discovered containing trace amounts of opium, dated 1550-1292 BC. Representations of the flower also appeared in Egypt on jewelry and art pieces. In the early 1990s, poppy cultivation was eradicated in some parts of the world due to concern over opium use. Since then, the War on Drugs and the subsequent opiate epidemic has become a worldwide issue. The short-lived yet delicately beautiful poppy flower holds a dark legacy.
The origins of poppies can be traced to the Sumerian people where the first use of opium was recognized. Through the silk road, poppies made their way around the world. They were domesticated by indigenous peoples of Western and Central Europe between 6000 and 3500 BC. In Ancient Egypt, small jugs that resemble poppy seed pods were discovered containing trace amounts of opium, dated 1550-1292 BC. Representations of the flower also appeared in Egypt on jewelry and art pieces. In the early 1990s, poppy cultivation was eradicated in some parts of the world due to concern over opium use. Since then, the War on Drugs and the subsequent opiate epidemic has become a worldwide issue. The short-lived yet delicately beautiful poppy flower holds a dark legacy.
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I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.
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