How to Plant Poppys | How & When to Sow Seeds UK | Saving Poppy Seeds | Gardening for Beginners

In this episode we show you how to extract seeds and harvest from Poppy Plants. Harvest poppy seeds from the Pods and How to sow poppys in the garden.
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[@franmillican3316]

I have just watched your video and will be planting my poppy seeds tomorrow as per your advice. Very informative, thank you.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

That's great . Enjoy Cheers Ray

[@skullrose8985]

I love growing poppies & have grew quite a few varieties this year.. But I have had this one poppy,I don't know how I didn't notice it 😅😅) but it's a total different variety,it's got quite tall the bud is very hairy,it's like a dark purple aubergine colour hair,it looks really pretty & it's got about 3 or four flower pods to bloom..I can't tell what colour it's going to be,I keep going out to check it every day.. Shame you can't send pictures really.. I absolutely love poppies,the only thing is the bigger poppies don't last that long,but still they are worth it.. Thankyou for sharing some of your knowledge with us,have a lovely day 🌺🍄💜☮️🌺🍄💜☮️

[@myrustygarden]

Good morning Ray aren’t they lovely and so easy to harvest seeds 😂 wouldn’t it be great if all seeds worked that way. As always stay safe and stay gardening from Langley 🇨🇦🧑‍🌾✌️🍆🥕🥬☮️🌶

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Good morning! Thank you very much Cheers Ray

[@palwindersingh5838]

What is your country name

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Hi Ray! So sorry I'm so far behind! Really glad to arrive to see your poppy seeds! I've never had a poppy seed head that large before. No matter what ones I order, they always come out tiny! lol The collection of seed is the same with them as well, but not near as entertaining as those big ones!! A very good idea to label! Especially as we get older! Loved this! Have a great week, my friend! Stay safe!💚

[@GardeningforBeginners]

I tell everybody to label but I still forget every visit cheers Ray

[@dtiebel9794]

Hi. I like your channel and I have just subscribed im just out the army and recovering from some injuries so iv taken interest in my garden to keep me moving. Im new to bread seed poppies. I have some wooden box pots full of compost. I planted my seeds at the end of march and they sprouted quickly with a few seedlings standing out but over a few days they all seemed to disappear so I planted more and put netting over them to stop birds and slugs but the same happend again. Do you have any idea why? Any advice would be greatly apreshiated

[@petermartin8756]

I can’t remember planting poppy seeds but I’ve had a great display this June, colours from deep pink to cherry claret…

[@marybennett8657]

I enjoyed watching your video

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Glad you enjoyed i

[@angelinegrows7765]

Wish I had poppies to collect seeds from , your purple ones look amazing

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thanks so much 😊 I an annoyed i never collected the red ones now Cheers Ray

[@angry_zergling]

You can purchase genuine seeds of pretty much any species from Amazon if you desire. =)

[@angelinegrows7765]

@@angry_zergling if you have the money to buy them

[@pammi100]

@@GardeningforBeginners you can ask neighbours who have them to share seeds 😊

[@circleofstone3114]

@@pammi100 who wants to mail me some seeds!?!? I’ll mail you some of what we grow around here also 🍻

[@briansgardenandpolytunnel8172]

you've reminded me, ray. i have poppy seedlings waiting to prick out in the polytunnel.................brian

[@yourfavoriteyoutubechannel2111]

Once the holes have formed the seeds are ready. Thanks for the video.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

That is correct . The plant is ready to distribute its seeds in the wind. Cheers Ray

[@YRPasha]

Amazing video , very informative 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@roozbehan]

Thank you. This is the first time I want to plant poppy, just want to know if I should cover the seed with soil or not?

[@AllotmentNad]

Hi Ray, wish all seeds were that easy to harvest 😁. Good work Nad

[@pammi100]

Great video thanks Ray 😊

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thank you Cheers Ray 🍇🍎🍅

[@wemuk5170]

Thanks very much for this! Have subscribed.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Thanks for the sub!

[@KimmysKitchenandGarden]

I done this last year and still have sooo many :) and they keep self seeding everywhere ! Lol

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Yes they do that well Cheers Ray

[@DaleDucktail]

I assume they don't need stratifying if they can be planted in spring?

[@crazy4cocoapuff]

What if we pulled the poppy heads off the plant once the petals fell off? Can we still use them once they dry out?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Should be ok depends if the seeds have formed cheers ray

[@wemuk5170]

What sand is that? I’m planning to grow poppies in September from seeds which my neighbour let me collect from her wild poppies. I have leftover builder’s sand from my loft conversion; can I use that coarse grey sand? Or does it have to be fine sand?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Any sand will be fine its to to see where you have scattered seeds Cheers Ray

[@Aldertonartco]

Super useful video! I’m sat in my allotment now and have some papaver somniferum seeds waiting to go. The big tennis ball sized ones so we’ll see! Would it work better to sow / germinate them in either a root riot cube or a coco or peat expandable jiffy cube. In a germ dome on my windowsill then when I see some activity simply move the things I planted it and put the whole thing into my allotment bed? Or am I better off just doing the sand straight on top of my bed? I would feel way more comfortable doing them on my windowsill and then bringing them to the allotment and planting the whole root riot or jiffy pellet into the bed next to my potato bed. Also should I plant in an open un shaded place or behind my shed where it’s more shaded? Obviously j know they don’t like full sun all the time but we are in England not Afghanistan lol. I hope you get back to me coz your a fountain of knowledge!

[@mikes9223]

Plant directly in to bed for best results. Also I recommend you broadcast am organic all-purpose fertilizer like a 4-4-4 or something similar before planing to increase yields. Topdress fertilizer again when they begin to bloom . Keep em moist especially the first month or so once mature they do not need to be watered

[@ameliabyrne3907]

Hi new subscriber here 🙋‍♀️ I have just collected some seeds from large poppy heads , when can I sow them , they flowered during this summer , thank you 😊👍

[@GardeningforBeginners]

So nice of you

[@avilarkspur9266]

Hi bro , wanted to knw if i could plant the seeds in winter actually I'm from Mauritius island and it's winter now about 24" Celsius

[@banneduser978]

do you have to pant them in the trey and transplant em or can you grow them on ground in fine soil will the seeds pop in the ground

[@GardeningforBeginners]

They can be sowed direct Cheers Ray

[@banneduser978]

@@GardeningforBeginners I've tried growing multiple times with no success the temperature has to be +40 degrees or above for the tiny seeds to sprout I'am in Canada I just finishing sowing once again with Afghan pink poppies hope it works in august now.

[@TheMono25]

Does anybody have any advice On lighting schedule I'm growing them in a tent with hps lights with my chillies and Cactus in uk

[@omennemo8844]

what brand name poppy seed you have been talking about. I need tea the will relax like the one that you took. Please tell me how I can buy this poppy seed you are took? I went on the internet and they have so many I don't know which one to buy. Please help. I am a ball of stress and so nervous and stressed. Can you help me.

[@KingOsirismindprogramming8888]

THANK YOU 🏝️🙏

[@butterfly23faith84]

Thank you for the information!!!!! I have a gorgeous salmon color poppy that i want to seed !!!

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Great I am looking for other colours yo save the seeds from Cheers Ray

[@peterwood3147]

Thanks for the great info.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

That's great. Have you grown poppys before Cheers Ray

[@DocLogic123]

Possible to purchase harvested pods from you?

[@frankbooth2879]

i'd like all that dried poppy straw

[@erikfreezer6282]

Whats in the Sand? (😁) Subbed n liked

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Poppy seeds mixed in the sand cheers Ray

[@jstudiosss]

Where do you buy your seeds?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Used to buy fro wilco but now they sell wilco seeds in the range

[@JCI1990]

how to sprout poppy seeds from the grocery store shelf. boil them for a short time .drain water place .put seeds in empty two liter moist. put cap on place in window seal with sunlight for a few days / I say the best way to collect them is to buy them

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Great tip!

[@JCI1990]

@@GardeningforBeginners it worked for me one time on accident. seemed like the germination rate was good.

[@mrcritical3438]

Where can I get seeds to plant some my self ?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Any garden centre or flower nursery would sell poppy seeds Cheers Ray

[@samanthabaird3567]

Sorry if i missed it, but what time of year is this?

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Spring: This is the most common time, ideally between March and May (depending on your specific location). However, the flowers won't bloom until the following summer.

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Autumn: If you want blooms in the first year, sow the seeds between late August and October. This timing works best for some poppy varieties, so check the specific seed packet recommendations for best results.

[@harrymonk6]

What do you use poppy seeds for? Cheers 🍻

[@GardeningforBeginners]

To regrow poppys for the wildlife garden Cheers Ray

[@Henkvanpeer]

Informative but very slow so boring video.

[@Henkvanpeer]

5 minutes just getting seeds out of the pods… Booooooring!

[@AnastaciaClark]

your voice is weaird

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Had to watch it and see. I did talk a bit robot