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Re: Poppy seeds - temps v/s light

At 06:08 PM 8/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I started some Papaver orientale 'Pizzicato' last year around this time
>from seed and they wintered over after planting out nicely and bloomed
>very well this year. Last year I didn't get very good germination. This
>was most likely caused by the seeds being too warm. The T&M package
>suggests 55°F and mine were 70-75°.

I got a packet of the black peony poppy from T&M and planted the seeds out
in the spring when the weather was still cold - got a good germaination
rate considering I've heard that T&M germination rate is poor.

Are your poppies annuals or perennials?  These were annuals - beautiful
blooms but, unfortunately, pretty mcuh over now.
>
>I was also a little curious if other people on the list are starting
>seed this time of the year and if so, what kind?
\
I've got hollyhocks and foxglove started and when I get back from vacation
in early September will be getting more perennial seeds ready.  I'm going
to put them in flats in a sheltered corner and cover well with straw.  A
greenhouse owner suggested this method.
Susan
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