Sunday, November 15, 2009

I planted Poopy flower seeds and nothing happen. I live in texas. Are these hard to grow?

I assume you mean poppy seeds?





Poppys are notoriously tough to start from seed and tough to transplant. At least they are in our area here in SD. Once you've got them going, though, they'll take care of themselves.





Try storing them in the fridge for a couple weeks before planting. Cold temps help prepare the seeds for germination. Make sure you have a well-prepared seed bed that's free of weeds, plant at the proper depth and water, water, water.

I planted Poopy flower seeds and nothing happen. I live in texas. Are these hard to grow?
Most poppy seeds just have to be scattered on the surface of the raked soil and pressed firmly. They belong to the light germinators, that is, they need light to germinate. If your seeds were sown too deeply, then they might have failed because of the lack of ight. The only other thing that I can think of is that birds picked them up before they had the chance to grow.
Reply:do you mean POPPY??


no they are easy to grow.
Reply:Poppies need a strong winter freeze to thrive. Your zone in TX may just be too warm for them. The do NOT like to be transplanted, and they are notoriously difficult to start from seed. Yes, they're touchy, but I agree with you, quite beautiful. Try freezing or refrigerating the seed for 6 weeks before you plant them and see if that helps you.
Reply:why would you want shitty flowers
Reply:I have never heard of poopy flowers, poppies on the other hand are easy. Just keep them moist.
Reply:If you just planted them then you are a bit late because the seeds need cool temps to germinate. Poppies typically bloom early summer and are done by mid summer. They reseed themselves freely and if you leave the area undisturbed you may get poppies next spring. Good luck


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