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Re: Poppies (p. somniferum?)

On Mon 21 Sep,  EVA   THORN wrote:
> Last winter I bought a small bag of bread poppy seeds at a local mill,
>  also at quite a reasonable price. I did not know whether the seeds 
> were still viable but planted some to find out in early spring. They 
> sprouted and grew very well. Unfortunately I was away from home 
> during July when they bloomed, so I don't know what color they were, 
> but I have saved some seeds and I am also sure that they have self-
> seeded, so I am looking forward to seeing their color next summer.
> 
> Eva Thorn
> Northeast Ohio, z 5
> 
What were the leaves like? P.somniferum are always grey-green, quite
vigerous and  not to be confused with the field poppy and its
derivatives, also the seed heads are much bigger when the plants have
enough room. By all means see what happens but if you want p.somniferum
I suggest you sow a packet of 'paeony flowered' as well, they won't
cross pollinate.


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Allan Day  Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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