POPPY SEED STATEMENT
The intended use of these seeds is for planting. All poppy seeds may contain trace amounts of opiate alkaloid residue. Ingestion is dangerous and may be fatal. Keep this product out of reach of children. In a case of sickness, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Seller makes no warranties, express or implied including without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. FDA Disclaimer: The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
POPPY - PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Life Cycle-Annual planting time: Fall and Spring.
Plant poppy seeds in fall or spring after frost. Most poppies require a period of stratification (freezing them for 2-3 weeks). Select a sunny spot with well draining, sandy type soil. Scatter seeds and very gently rake to distribute. Cover with no more than 1/16" of soil. Mist the soil whenever it appears dry. Germination occurs in 7-10 days. Reduce frequency of irrigation once poppies reach 2-3” high as they do not like damp growing conditions. Do not plant in really hot weather. These seeds DO NOT like to germinate in Mid-Summer like weather, the best planting times being Fall-thru-late Spring. DO NOT attempt to transplant unless poppies are in a coco-peat “Jiffy” pot.