Red - Poppy
Very abundant in freshly tilled ground in spring, the Field Poppy is distinguished by the bright red color of its flowers. A messicolous plant, it has been associated with agriculture since ancient times and, thanks to its life cycle adapted to cereal crops, its fruiting occurs before harvest. However, with the widespread use of herbicides and, more generally, the industrialization of agriculture, its presence is diminishing dramatically.
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in bucket, in the ground, on the fly, in bunches
Sow in trays under light shelter. Transplant into pots when plants reach 3 or 4 cm. Plant out after the last frosts, 30 cm apart in all directions. You can also sow directly in situ, covering the seeds very lightly. Keep the soil moist. Then thin out to 30 cm in all directions. Staggered sowing will prolong flowering. Autumn sowing can be used for early spring flowering.
It reseeds very easily!
March, April, May, June, September, October, November
April, May, June, July, August, September
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
limestone, sandy, gravel
drained, reheated
Papaver rhoeas
mid-season
300 seeds
Red
60 cm
From 7 to 10 cm
Mediterranean
Species plantarum
This ancient species is endemic to the Mediterranean basin.
Carl Von Linné
Field Poppy has sedative properties for irritating coughs. It is used as an infusion, with one teaspoon of petals in a cup of water.
