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Re: Poppies

Lorraine:
I think the poppy that's blooming will be a dead loss for seeds. at least I know
of no way To save a seed pod that green. However, any other that is basically
mature & is showing signs of even starting to dry can be cut & brought inside to
dry. Some people cut long stems & hang them upside down to finish drying. others
cut the stem below the pod & just dry the pod. You can do this with tomato plants
from the garden & the tomatoes will ripen that way. But I don't think they really
develop any further.
    The main thing to remember is that as soon as you cut off the pod, even with
the long stem, you pretty much call a halt to any more development in the seed.
So if the seed is not mature, cutting the pod will probably render it worthless.
Depending upon how much you cherish the plant & it's seed, the other thing would
be to purchase or acquire a tall plastic trash can, & cover the plant with it (by
turning the can upside down over theplant) (& additionally insulate the plant if
necessary) at night & during cold that is dangerous to the ripening seed pod.
just don't forget to uncover it as soon as the temperature goes up, each time.
    This is more common sense gardening that something that I have tried that
much, only because I usually have my dried poppy pods way before the first frost.
I am only assuming that the frosts & cold would harm the pods development, from
what you are saying.
Does anyone else know anythng more definitive?
TerryLynn
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