At a Glance
- Variety:Wildflower
The corn poppy is now a rare sight.
Dancing scarlet blooms.
Self seeding.
Sowing Time
March – May or August – October
Sowing Outdoors
Rake soil to provide a firm even surface. Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered soil, lightly covering them with a little more soil. Sowings made in semi-circular lines create a natural ‘drift’ effect. Keep moist until seedlings appear and as required in dry spells.
Thinning
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to allow their development and to prevent overcrowding.
Flowering Time
June – August
Special Note
Late summer and autumn sown seedlings may benefit from cloche or fleece protection when hard frosts threaten. Such plants generally bloom earlier the following summer than spring sown plants. Poppy seeds harvested from the plants can be used to sprinkle over home baked loaves of bread.
