· Poppies have a bad reputation as part of the opium trade, but for gardeners, they are simply lovely blooms in brilliant colors. These easy-to-grow plants are also simple to propagate from seed. Learn when to harvest poppyseeds in this article. · I use poppyseeds a ton in my kitchen—think lemon poppyseed muffins or a sprinkle on homemade bread. To keep that nutty crunch, here’s my exact process after I crack open a pack: · Poppies are as easy to grow as they are beautiful! Here's how to savepoppyseeds for endless amounts of flowers! · Collecting poppyseeds is a fun and straightforward process. In this blog post, I'll detail the when and how of gathering poppyseeds, including storage techniques to ensure they stay viable for future sowing. SavingPoppySeeds If you’ve ever considered savingseeds, but have been too afraid to try, start by saving ornamental poppyseeds. Why? Savingpoppyseeds is practically labor-free, is incredibly easy, and can be done in about a minute. · Now the flowers are long gone, and the dry seed pods remain, populating the garden in all their brown bulbous glory. It’s time to harvest the seeds for continued joy in years to come. Sow your own poppyseeds this fall, and reap the benefits year after year. Before I moved to the mountains of western North Carolina, I gardened for thirty-five years at my home in Montgomery, Alabama. · I use poppyseeds a ton in my kitchen—think lemon poppyseed muffins or a sprinkle on homemade bread. To keep that nutty crunch, here’s my exact process after I crack open a pack: · Poppies are as easy to grow as they are beautiful! Here's how to savepoppyseeds for endless amounts of flowers! · Collecting poppyseeds is a fun and straightforward process. In this blog post, I'll detail the when and how of gathering poppyseeds, including storage techniques to ensure they stay viable for future sowing. SavingPoppySeeds If you’ve ever considered savingseeds, but have been too afraid to try, start by saving ornamental poppyseeds. Why? Savingpoppyseeds is practically labor-free, is incredibly easy, and can be done in about a minute. · Now the flowers are long gone, and the dry seed pods remain, populating the garden in all their brown bulbous glory. It’s time to harvest the seeds for continued joy in years to come. Sow your own poppyseeds this fall, and reap the benefits year after year. Before I moved to the mountains of western North Carolina, I gardened for thirty-five years at my home in Montgomery, Alabama.
