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dazziodazzio Posts: 8
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Hi,
I've sown some poppy seeds to flower next year, they have already germinated and started to grow,  is this ok?
Thanks

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  • dazziodazzio Posts: 8
    I'm in Dorset. I've planted them directly outside with the intention to flower next year but they are already growing now,  does that mean they won't produce next year.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,707
    There are many different species of poppies [ and many plants called poppies, which are not really poppies at all, eg. Meconopsis, called Himalayan poppies ], so it would help to know what type of poppies you have sown.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • dazziodazzio Posts: 8
    Californian poppies
  • dazziodazzio Posts: 8
    Californian poppies
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,707
    edited September 2020
    Ok., so not poppies at all. Mine self sow, but do not germinate till Spring. They may be fine, but they might be killed off by the frost.

    Sorry that sounds a bit snotty, it is not meant to be.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • dazziodazzio Posts: 8
    That's ok , packet clèarly states sow aug/Sept for flowering the following year ☹
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