Collecting poppy seed

[@iowegian7496]

Would love to see all your poppies in bloom, that has to be an amazing sight. I started my poppies 3 years ago. Thanks for the video.

[@user-alireza-f8u]

امکان دارد ابتدای کشت برایم توضیح دهید و چه کودی میزنید❤

[@Wolf-xu1fj]

Do you make relaxing tea with the pod heads?

[@zullylozano1840]

This is my first time my poppies actually grew and bloomed. I’ll definitely collect the seeds. Thanks!

[@Wolf-xu1fj]

Are these opium poppies?

[@vickiejones7085]

Thank you Bri for this information, I just got my first bloom on my first time planting poppy. I can’t wait to collect the seed and see what I get next year.

[@261COLLINS]

You have inspired me to grow some poppies after seeing how beautiful yours are. Thanks so much for all the amazing videos.

[@TheEnchantedWoodnymph1111]

I'm amazed at how many seeds you collected! Thank you for another wonderful and informative video. Oh! I love your choice in music...Bobby Caldwell... I Love that era of music.

[@vickierickson8497]

Thank you Brie!! First year for poppies that YOU inspired me to try here in Raleigh! They were such a joy that I am anxious to save them for next year !!

[@grumpy_ken]

your vids got me excited to grow poppies and now I'm approaching my first seed harvest :) sown around Black Friday, I had some Danish Flags come up and lots of very prolifically blooming Lauren's Grape

[@dkrzyston8485]

Thanks for sharing your video on when and how you harvest your Poppy seeds. My poppy plant was huge this Spring with many blooms. I’ll wait until the pods are dry and starting to open. I’ll be thinking of you on Black Friday, lol. Debby🐝

[@laurieg5308]

Thanks for the info Brie. Had to laugh when I saw the talenti containers! I repurpose them too! I should stock up for seeds! 😂😂

[@vickierickson8497]

Thank you Brie for the tutorial so that I can plant even a larger bed of poppies for this first timer here in Raleigh!!

[@dianayarbrough4227]

Tks did not know to refrigerate them,great tip

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this excellent way of collecting seeds on poppies! Love this website! Thank you! Xo🙂👍💚

[@Angela410R]

I've actually what the beautiful puppies and I still cannot believe the amount of scenes that came from those poppies. That was amazing and how entertaining. You're the puppy Guru!🧚‍♀️

[@dereka8041]

Thank you for this video. I'm not much of a flower gardener, but wanting to expand my knowledge. Diggin' the classic rock music, in the background!

[@dereka8041]

I have a tendency to let flowers just dry out in place, leave them alone, and hope they re-seed on their own. That seems to work better for me, than planting seed in the ground.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yeah self sowing is the best!!!

[@lanajohnson7999]

Wonderful informational video! Loved the tips that you included in this video! 🙂

[@gailbattaglia5800]

Great tutorial. I learn SO much from you. Thank you!!

[@lisaruddy6794]

Had no idea it was this easy. Ive never harvested my poppies. I will now! Thanks!

[@Arvind54544]

Hey can i buy poopy heads from u. Thanka

[@eyeseefaeries]

Thank you! I've been eyeing the poppies popping up wild in my area, but wasn't sure how long to wait before foraging. Also love the talenti container. I use mine for a few days worth of fresh ground coffee, but I suppose now I have more reason to buy more gelato hehehe

[@hardwood7955]

what are talenti containers?

[@josimpson7999]

Just discovered your channel Thank you so much for this great tutorial and all the information - it was brilliant and has answered all my questions. I won’t need to ever buy poppy seeds again, lol. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Thanks!!!

[@IcecoldDan26]

It's amazing how many seeds those pods produce. Very cool! My store bought seeds didn't do anything this year. 😒 Hopefully I can pick some of yours up when they become available.

[@donaldlyons17]

You did not get any blooms and no seed pods?

[@Arvind54544]

Hey can i buy poopy heads from u thanks

[@marymorris8442]

Probably because they were nol cold stratifed. They need to be in the cold for a week or longer. Most people who sell seeds do not do this process and rely on the buyer to do it.

[@krisyallowega5487]

There are a few plant varieties that volunteer in my yard. I get a few petunias, some Johnny Jump Ups and Poppy. I think maybe this year I will try and save the Poppy Seeds to increase the plants. I have tried to transplant some of the Johnny Jump Ups and left some where they were. They seem to be a little finicky.

[@carolmalcom1277]

Just what I needed to know how and when to harvest. Thanks for a clear explanation.

[@robinparker8642]

Thank you so much. I have a friend who told me I could harvest her seed head this year. They're still green as of today, but I'll be watching v then closely. P.S. I NOW NEED A SEED FRIDGE!!! LOL

[@BrieThePlantLady]

😂 yes, a seed fridge is awesome!

[@brandoncourson1074]

Thanks for your videos… I’ve went through all your videos and am currently growing my first bed as a test run on our new property my wife and I just remodeled… I’m mainly a vegetable gardener but the idea of growing poppy’s for some reason seemed very interesting to me… maybe it’s the because of the folklore, maybe just the beauty of the plant… I wish I would have found your videos sooner because I watched a video claiming that poppy’s could be transplanted… that was a waste of time and around 1500 germinated plants… I kept a small handful after planting the majority indoors and after that went south I found your videos… I tossed the remaining seeds in a flower bed my nana used to grow tulips in 30 years ago at the end of March and to my surprise most of them germinated and a currently thriving… can you give me a few suggestions on other direct seed accompaniment species. Thanks again from up here in Pennsylvania!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I’m so glad you found me! There is a lot of bad horticulture advice out there and it’s confusing for people to sort through the nonsense. We are going to be doing a lot summer seeding today! I’m so excited!

[@vonlunka]

Thanks, I love your ideas.

[@coneyworks8791]

Great video. Do you ever use any for baking? They are really delicious! Especially in the Slovak poppy seed cakes 😋. Just for others be aware that only opium poppy species seeds are edible so know what species you are growing before you eat.

[@carolhendley760]

I’ve marked Black Friday on my calendar! Should I wait a bit longer since I’m in 8b? Also, I have the small fridge my daughter used in college, so I’m going to set it up for my seeds. Your post is a treasure trove of info. Thank you!

[@mbmarshall]

This is so inspiring! Thank you.

[@singatune]

It took me years to get a poppy to live. This year it had 52 pods. I put party favor bags in them. I want to let them ripen more. Last year I had a nice plastic bag of seeds but my puppy ran around yard and that was that. I will shake seeds unto bags and store them. Then plant them in 50. Locations. You Mr poppy collection sounds huge. What do you mean by Vlack Friday? The day after Thanksgiving? My pods have different shape.

[@grumpy_ken]

Yes, the day after Thanksgiving at the end of November is a great time to sow. Last year, I had some that germinated right away and got an early start the following spring and some more popped up later as the weather warmed

[@Elensaire93]

Thank you!😊

[@redskyatnight123]

Wow that is an amazing amount of poppy seeds

[@blaqfish]

Thank you ☺️

[@andreadybvik]

Thank you for sharing!

[@anitahadley2871]

I’ve never been a Black Friday girl but I am now looking forward to it so I can start growing poppies! Do you have a list of other seeds that are sown at the same time?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

It’s all on the video I posted last year on black Friday.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Great info I sowed mine too late and they never came up .. in Pensacola fl zone 8b/9 will try again black fri and will refrigerate 4weeks before direct sow.. it may be too hot here not sure??? Any info please comment! Thanks judy

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I think you can grow them in Pensacola. I’d recommend late November direct seeding. They will likely Grow much faster for you and bloom earlier than here in Nc.

[@copperweaver13]

Should I seek out a specific variety for producing seeds for baking, or will any variety work for baked goods?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Any p somniferum can be used for baking. I’ve never seen any varieties specific for baking.

[@cyndidaves5313]

Hi, I am wondering why you don’t break open the pods to speed up your collecting seeds? Thanks again

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I use the dry pods in arrangements

[@snaaail]

Hi Brie, awesome video! Do you ever eat your poppy seeds? I love poppy seed bread and bagels and I think it would be fun to eat some of the seeds harvested. I was wondering if the seeds need to be washed before eating them.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I have a few times, but now that I’m allergic to butter and eggs (alpha gal) I’m less motivated. I didn’t wash them, though I’m sure you could. Probably need cheesecloth so they won’t drain through a colander.

[@snaaail]

@@BrieThePlantLady cool! Thank you!

[@victoriamichalik1797]

Brie.. do you ever see the need for silica drying packets in your seeds? ….seems like a good idea to me.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I haven’t but it is a good idea!!!

[@marialeguizamo5673]

Can you still collect green pods and put them in a vase for them to finish drying out?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

No the seeds will not be mature and will not germinate well.

[@hardwood7955]

Hello: so, I should not collect the heads until they have ripened ON THE VINE? They won't ripen OFF the vine? I like to chop, chop them soon after blooming because they look so terrible in the garden, however, if they won't ripen off the vine, and I want to collect seeds to plant next year or give to friends, I have to let them stay on the vine until they dry out and ripen? Darn, I had hoped that they might ripen on their own after being cut soon after the blooms are done. I live in Ottawa, Canada, zone 4ish, so I would have to wait until spring/summer to scatter the seeds? Can I scatter them in the fall and will they lie dormant and grow in summer? We get lots of snow and freezing temps.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

You really need to let the seed ripen, which means the plants get ugly. If you harvest the pods green the seed is not nature and you will not have good germination from that seed. Sorry, it’s just biology.

[@hardwood7955]

@@BrieThePlantLady Any idea how long that might take for them to ripen? Tks so much.

[@PaulHanson-z9s]

What about laying the seeds out? Do you just scatter them where you want them. Or would you dig a trench and lay them like this?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Watch the other videos in the playlist for planting instructions.

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you!!!

[@cyndidaves5313]

Hi, what if I don’t harvest my poppies and let them dry out in my garden? Will they sow themselves? Thanks

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes they will self sow in areas where the soil isn’t disturbed. Often along edges and Walkways.

[@DontWithMess]

Thank you for this info! I am in 5b. When can I sow the seeds?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

In zone 5 March-May is best.

[@kathyprice5118]

I showed mine in a pot in February that still had a lot of snow in it. I just threw them on the snow6a. Lots of poppies this year.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Wow! Beautiful!! 🌺🌿🥀🌾🧑🏻‍🌾🌾🥀🌿🌺

[@szu-pingchangwong3523]

Very nice but I in zone 5 climate. Can I plant them in the fall or I have to wait until next spring? This year I got five plants growing from my winter sowing last fall and I hope I can save seeds from those flowers. If I don’t have to winter sow, I would direct sow in ground. Thank you!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

These have to be direct sown as the do not transplant. In zone you can sow in March but I still recommend fall sowing.

[@shannonbrophy8492]

Ok mine are not getting windows! What should I do? Some look moldy now but no holes at the top of the pod.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Just wait. There is nothing you can do. They need to fully dry out which is weather dependent.

[@LinusCello75]

Are these poppy seeds edible? If so, any additional treatment (i.e. additional drying)?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes you can eat them as is. I use them for lemon poppy seed muffins.

[@dianeknickerbocker9725]

If you pick the poppies do they produce more flowers

[@BrieThePlantLady]

No they do not. And you reduce seed collect.

[@karishnabansal3254]

Lovely popy

[@charlescarabott7692]

Im in zone 11a. Whats the right time to plant poppies in my climate?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I have no idea. I don’t think poppies Grow in zone 11. I’d look for a local gardening expert in your area.

[@klk12399]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I'm definitely going to try growing poppies. Are these the same poppy seeds we can eat?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes!

[@regismonkton]

Hello Brie. Do you refrigerate all of the seeds you've harvested/bought, e.g. Zinnias, Nigella, etc.? I bought a lot of seeds this year which I plan to sow in late Nov./early Dec. and for sowing in early spring next year. I've never refrigerated seeds before and I've been thinking to do that. Would the light that's in the refrigerator affect the seeds in a negative way? Are there any seeds which one shouldn't refrigerate? I'm sorry to take your time with these things; I understand if you're very busy and can't reply. Have a good day.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

The light has no impact. I refrigerate ALL my seed. That ensures the best germination rate.

[@regismonkton]

@@BrieThePlantLady That sounds good. Thank you very much.

[@palwindersingh5838]

What is your country name

[@Madidahoan]

What variety of poppy do you grow for this type of seed? This is very helpful, thank you!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Thus is papaver somniferum

[@Madidahoan]

@@BrieThePlantLady thank you!

[@farshidganjbakhsh6680]

Hi .Good job. Ive always thought that the seeds are white.

[@lisagrant4455]

I’m watching this approximately one year later. I’m in the same zone you are. What time of year was this filmed?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Mid June - I post everything in real time so the date stamp is accurate

[@elmarievaneeden5156]

Hi Brie, can I cut the poppy heads while they are still green, after flowering but before they are brown, and then just wait until they dry out before harvesting the seeds or should I leave the pods on the plant until they have dried out? Elmarie South Africa.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

The seeds won’t be ripe if you cut them green, therefore you won’t have great germination. I recommend waiting until the seeds come out if the pods with a light tap.

[@nickmerino9440]

Are these pepperbox with the holes, or do most papaver somniferum have the seed vent holes?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

As far as I know all p somniferum have seed vent holes.

[@lindayoung1387]

Hi Brie. I am just starting out and have been given a packet of seed by the supermarket but unfortunately it appears that they will all be of the same colour; these are a gold colour on the front of the packet although I asked the person for "mixed colours" but in Durban, South Africa no such thing can be found - so I have the gold and will give them a "try" - been watching your videos on how to go about things the only problem being that in our humid climate (although right now in August a winter month; spring being lst Sept.) I'm not sure just when to sow these seeds. Have you any idea? Many plant nurseries have closed down in Durban (such a pity!) and the few left aren't savvy as to the planting of California poppies so I'm virtually going it alone. I realize as well that if this seed is old it will not produce the right size or quality poppy plant. Linda Young in Durban South Africa

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Hi Linda! It sounds like you have the straight species Escholtzia californica. I’m not exactly sure in your timing… I always say experiment so you can learn to see what works best.

[@anom6052]

Oh man I wish I saw this before I cut mine down 😢 if we did it too early could they still dry out inside and work?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Only one way to see! It depends on how immature the seed heads were when you cut them.

[@joellozano6881]

Hi Brie, thank you- could this be done with foxgloves too??

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes! Same process.

[@paulalopez7415]

Hi I have a question I got some poppie seeds but don’t know whe to plant it I live in Cary ! Hope you can help me please!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Wait until after thanksgiving. I have a ton of videos explaining the process.

[@paulalopez7415]

@@BrieThePlantLady is thank you so much 😊 🙏🙏

[@topfeedcoco]

Is it best to collect seeds as soon as the windows open or wait until the head is more dry and then collect seeds?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I think it’s best to wait till it’s totally dry.

[@topfeedcoco]

@@BrieThePlantLady TY

[@dianebeckett1697]

I growing poppies this year! Wish me luck

[@christiensgarden3325]

Very cool.. totally doing it

[@janiceh.5467]

What do you do with the rest of the poppy plant? Do you just pull it out of the ground and compost it?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yes. I now mine down in place to keep the bio mass in place. I have a ton of videos showing this process but will post another when I get to that stage.

[@Bitternov]

POPPIES AHOY!

[@MG123493]

is this the same aa black cumin seed that you can eat? or is it a different plant?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

No that is not a poppy. Black cumin is seed from nigella.

[@MG123493]

@@BrieThePlantLady oh sorry I put the comment on the wrong video 😂 I just found your page and binged a few videos.

[@MG123493]

@@BrieThePlantLady there was a video you uploaded 2 years ago where your collecting nigella seeds and I had heard somewhere there’s 2 different types one edible and one that’s not as beneficial when eaten or something along those lines.

[@rosehoover1220]

Terrific

[@summerofstacey6676]

If you left the seed pods alone, would they self-sow, or would the birds/other animals take them? This makes me want to fast-forward to Black Friday and give poppies a try! (Zone 8a)

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Both- the birds will decor the pods Abd seeds will self sow. Even by collecting seed is fall to the ground. The success rate if self sown depends on your mulching habits remember even self sown poppy seed needs cool soil and light to germinate.

[@summerofstacey6676]

@@BrieThePlantLady awesome! Thanks!!

[@wkclshero]

Do you plant the seeds in Fall or Spring ?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Late fall. They need cold soil.

[@The_Motivated_Mafia]

Your from

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

Poppies Poppies Poppies!

[@karenlopez5441]

What a huge amount of seeds! I’m hoping to do this for the first fine too. Are you refrigerating them as a cold stratification in order to plant them before it gets cold enough in Raleigh? (Black Friday) Would they germinate later like Dec/Jan if left to self sow?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

They need to be refrigerated stored. Otherwise they loose viability. It’s not real stratification. That occurs when you sow the seed in cold soil in fall. The self sowers tend to germinate early/ not later.

[@karenlopez5441]

@@BrieThePlantLady ok, good to know ! thank you 😊

[@mattg4836]

I'm drooling

[@KristinBennett]

Sweet, I’ve collected my poppy seeds before but then left the seed heads to dry somewhere in a paper bag…forget where I left it. (Oops!)

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Oh yeah that happens too often. The refrigerator is the best place to store seed to ensure high germination rate.

[@johnthelander1770]

Now those are poppyseeds!

[@liamburke9869]

This was amazing. Thank you so much for your help. :)

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Holy. My Messor Structor harvester ants would love to collect and feed these seeds to their larvae sisters 🤔

[@VickyDowsett]

Oh man. My poppies just will not grow. They all germinate and then they stop growing or those rascal rabbits get. I will keep trying though!

[@yvetterivera5142]

Do you sell poppy seeds? What a poppy seed heaven you have!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I sell seed at in person events only- no mail order.

[@harmanvirk4594]

@@BrieThePlantLady hey i need that seeds please contact me ,please reply to my comment

[@FebbieG]

I'm so excited to plant my poppy seeds this fall! I am worried about germination, though, since none of your store-bought seeds grew, and I've seen a few comments saying the same thing happened to them too. :/

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Yeah I’m disappointed that the seed I purchased didn’t grow at all. Grateful the seed I collect is reliable.

[@deliciousness8183]

Do you sell these seeds?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Only at IN PERSON events no mail order.

[@jaberahmadi2189]

I do

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌱🌿🎋GOOD INFO‼️🎋🌿🌱

[@mypigeonloft4423]

Bigggg faaannn

[@gurucraftart777]

I want seeds

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I only sell seeds at in person events, no mail order. The fall open garden is Saturday 23 Sept moon-4pm.

[@rdkdpainting3553]

hy i need that seed

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I only sell seed at in person event, no mail order.

[@jaberahmadi2189]

I got some, still you need it?

[@valdemirbernardoborges1609]

Bom dia

[@mizanur221]

From India how can I buy online poopy seed?

[@BrieThePlantLady]

I don’t sell seeds online. Check google.

[@robertthomas276]

I get my seeds feom luma seeds check em out

[@thornhedge9639]

I'm sorry: "cool, humid, dark, and dry"? Humid and dry? Hmm?!

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Think of the fridge condition. It’s humid, but inside the plastic container the seed stays dry.

[@thornhedge9639]

@@BrieThePlantLady Mystery solved: Thanks!

[@marthapettengill8343]

Maybe next time say what month you’re in rather than saying “NOW”. I’m watching this in 2023 and have no clue which timeframe you’re suggesting.

[@BrieThePlantLady]

Look at the publish date. That was June.

[@bobd2643]

Publish date is not necessarily the date you are filming. I agree that it’s best to name the time frame in your video. Many people on KZbin make this mistake. Question: by “Black Friday “, do you mean the day after Thanksgiving in USA?

[@malkitanttal7471]

My favourite

[@radhasuami4619]

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[@malkitanttal7471]

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