Re: inquiring minds want to know
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- From: M* T*
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 23:09:24 -0400
Not having done this, I'd tend to agree with Nan, particularly since Poppy
seed needs light for germination and doesn't want to be planted deeply.
When in doubt, I'll also tend to try something both ways to hedge my bets.
But, it's also likely that someone else has actually done this and knows
what will happen...come on all you Poppy planters, speak up!
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@mindsovermatter.com>
> Date: Monday, October 18, 1999 11:24 PM
>
> My 2 cents:
> I say mulch first, then spread the poppy seeds. Logic: you put out a
> thick layer of mulch to keep down the weeds, i.e. to keep weed seeds from
> sprouting, so if you mulch over poppy seeds, chances are the poppy seeds
> will not sprout either.
>
> At least, this is the logic I always use. I'm curious to read what other
> people think as I've wondered about this conundrum myself
>
> Nan
>
>
> >what I need to know is after I put my perennials back in the ground I
> >want to mulch with more compost. Now !!!! I've got oddles of poppy
> >seed and I want to know if I plant the poppy seed on top of the mulch
> >will the seed come up planted on top, or should I sow the seed first
> >and then mulch. will the seed come up and grow from beneath the mulch
> >the poppy seed have the red flower color. and with my stella de ore
> >(yellow) don't you think that will look great?
> >need some advice here:
> >thanks
> >
> >gotta tell ya'll our weather has changed we are having very cool
> >night and very pleasant days, however no rain. to brag about
> >
> >Donna in NE Mississippi zone 7
> >
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