Poppy, Horton Corn Poppy Mix (Organic)
Papaver rhoeas.
Short plants produce small flowers in a mix of reds and pinks with the occasional white. Horton Corn Poppy Mix is hugely productive when compared to the few large blooms of Papaver somniferum varieties. We found this mix in 2004 growing semi-wild in the herb garden at Horton Road Organics in Blachly, Oregon. Gardens are always a little happier with corn poppies in them. Known as a possibly intentional weed in grain fields in Europe.
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Direct sow no more than 1/8” deep in late fall to overwinter plants for early blooms, or very early spring. Thin plants to 8-12.” Prefers 50-70°F soil temp for germination in 10-20 days.
Seed Saving
Collect seeds from pods that are fully dry. Shell by hand or by dancing, sift and winnow to clean. Finish air-drying if necessary before sealing in airtight container. Some cross-pollination may occur. Isolate from other varieties of the same species by ¼ mile.
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