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We have multiple varieties of the Papaver Somniferum Poppy and we have descriptions of each variety below. Thank you for shopping with us here on eBay, We hope to earn your business!

Many vendors are trying to pass Dutch Blue Poppy Seeds as Afghan ("Don't believe their lies") Afghan seeds are a light sandy color due to the plants adapting to the environment, and soil that they've been grown in for generations and developing a natural camouflage to protect themselves from birds and other predators that like to eat their seeds.

Shipping:

WE OFFER ONE DAY SHIPPING ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY, (SOMETIMES WE ARE ABLE TO DO SAME DAY SHIPPING) ALL SEED ORDERS ARE SHIPPED USPS FIRST CLASS "Padded Package" Bubble-wrapped for extra protection

Also we have growing instructions at the bottom of the page

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

All Packs of seeds are weighed using a very accurate digital milligram scale is one of the most accurate weighing tools on the market and the packets of seeds are always overweight by a little bit and never underweight. If you need a larger or smaller amounts or have an idea for a custom order please feel free to contact us and we can make that happen.

We list the proper weight of each variety in their description, "example:100 Afghan Danish Flag seeds weighs about 30mg, so 1x 1/2 Gram of Afghan Danish Flag would equal 1500+/- seeds"

Our Current Connoisseur Pack Includes: All Six Varieties With 500 Seeds Each (Total 3,000 Seeds) "Currently out of The Giant (Giganteum) and they will be substituted with another type

Danish Flag "Afghan":

These are real Afghan seeds, Afghan seeds of this strain are light sandy to golden tan in color because the seeds of plants will eventually camouflaged themselves to blend in with their habitat so that it is not as easy for birds to eat them. Many vendors online claim to sell "Blue" Afghan poppy seeds, but there is no such thing as blue Afghan poppy seeds and a couple vendors started doing this years ago because blue seeds are much easier to come by as they are mass produced in Holland and readily available at any grocery store. A beautiful P. Somniferum poppy seed variety, the Danish Flag is characterized by it's bold color pattern, bright red with a white cross in the the center, this striking flower resembles the national flag of Denmark giving this poppy its name. The Danish Flag's home is in the Helmand Province "once know as the greater Kandahar region" of Afghanistan. The Danish flag blooms have a unique "feathered/frill" to the tips of the petals of a 5" bloom that sure to make quite an impact when planted in groups. The seeds of this variety are extremely light and 100 Danish flag only about 30mg or less/ 1000 seeds 0.3 gram

Double Black/ Black Peony:

Double Black is a beautiful annual variety of Poppy Flower Seeds. The rich color, deep purple almost back, is offset by the large, frilly, double-petaled head. This hearty poppy seed is valued for its architectural pepper-pot shaped seed pod that will self-seed in your flower bed for additional seasons of color. This is the 2nd lightest seed of the collection as 100 seeds only weighs 36mg/ 1000 seeds 0.36grams

The Giant " Papaver Somniferum Var. Giganteum" :

This variety of Poppy somniferum gigantium seeds, known as The Giant is the variety of poppy most often cultivated for culinary use and baking. The somniferum poppy is prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods, suitable for baking and making oils. However, this Poppy's culinary uses are overshadowed by the spectacular blooms it produces! The somniferum variety of Poppy Seeds dazzles in your garden with a large, double petaled head, often referred to as a "peony flowered" poppy because of the fullness of the bloom. This is the heaviest seed out of the collection as 100 seeds weigh about 74mg/ 1000 seeds weight 0.74grams

Hens And Chicks:

Characterized by its unique pod, this variety of Poppy Flower Seed will not disappoint in your garden! The Hens and Chicks Poppy somniferum features a single large seed head with clustered smaller heads around its base, as you may see a mother hen with her chicks. The somniferum poppy is prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods, suitable for baking and making oils. However, this Poppy's culinary uses are overshadowed by the spectacular blooms it produces! The bloom itself flaunts large, paper thin lilac petals with dark purple center spots that will glow with color in sunlight.(seed weight 100+ Seeds =60mg/0.060g)

Blue Moon:

Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon A unique addition to the Papaver family, Blue Moon offers a subtle beauty in white that surprises each petal with a center brushstroke of blue/purple. Truly a garden selection that will not be seen in your neighbor's yard!(seed weight 100+ Seeds = 65mg/0.065g)

Peony Double - Mixed Colors:

Peony - Double - Mixed Colors

What can one say about this unique and beautiful mix of big, multi-colored blooms? We could try to convince you of their long growing season, their tall, sturdy stems, or extra large, fully double blooms in a range of lovely colors is sure to delight in any garden scape... But honestly, don't they just sell themselves(seed weight 100+ Seeds =64mg/0.064g)

Tips for growing poppies...(Pay attention to the tips in BOLD they are some of the most important ones to remember)
Poppies are very easy to grow from seed. They are known for self-sowing and you may find them popping up all over in your garden.They are not invasive and the seedlings are easy to pull out if they land in unwanted areas of your garden.

DO NOT PLANT A GARDEN OF POPPIES IF YOU WEATHER IS CURRENTLY VERY/EXTREMELY HOT, they germination best in cooler weather. You may even consider winterizing the seeds for 48-72 hours in your freezer before planting them (this tricks them a little bit and makes them think the winter came and went and it gets them ready to try and make a spring crop. If your weather is in the 80's 90's 100'F (For a higher germination rate) try to wait till the weather cools down a bit before sowing your seeds. These seeds are extremely versatile and flexible as they will grow and they do grow on every single continent on Earth besides Antarctica.

I personally prefer to plant late in summer for the fall crop and replant afterwards so that the spring crop will germinate during winter and sometimes even underneath the snow. They will not germinate as good once it gets too hot in the middle of summer as they like to germinate in cooler weather in cool soil. Temperatures that are too hot will lead to your seeds not germinating. I highly recommend watching the weather reports when planning on sowing your seeds and waiting to plant your seeds if the next week looks extremely hot.

Poppies are frost tolerant and germinate best in cool weather and cool soil.
Poppy seeds like temps, 50- 65 degrees for germination and can be very slow if it is hot.
All varieties of papaver somniferum seeds germinate at different times. With some varieties you may see seedlings in as little as 3 days. Others can take up to a month. Do not give up on them if they are slow! Keep the soil moist at all times and do not allow them to dry out.
Poppies prefer well drained soil. If you have clay where you live, amend it by digging in a couple of inches of compost.
Sow seeds in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If you live in warm areas, zone 5 or higher you can sow in late fall, they will begin to grow early the following year
Poppies bloom profusely under cool growing conditions. When temps rise the plants tend to bloom sporadically.
Select a site in full sun, one that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. In warmer climates plants do best with some protective shade at midday.

Poppies do best when sown directly into the area that you have chosen for them.
Simply scatter the seed sparingly onto prepared garden soil. By sowing sparingly it will reduce the need to thin the plants later on.
Once you have scattered the seed, then.walk on the area to firm the soil and 'set' the seed. Loose soil does not hold moisture.
You do not want to cover the seed! Poppy seeds need light and oxygen for germination and your seeds may not germinate if they are buried.
Water your poppy patch and keep the soil moist but not soggy until the seeds are well on their way.
We recommend using a slug/snail bait. Slugs/snails can gobble up your seedlings in one night, you may never even know they had germinated.
Once the seedlings are 1 inch tall thin them to stand 6 to 10 inches apart.
Your poppy plants will not do well if they are growing side by side crammed together in a big lump. They must be thinned!
Your plants will not grow to mature size if you do not do this. You will find them in bloom at 6 inches tall and only producing 1 tiny flower.
With annual poppies you can sow more than once during spring to extend the growing season.