Plant once, enjoy FOREVER! Growing poppies in your garden

[@TheMangerinoAdventures]

I can’t wait to see all the California puppies super bloom this year with the rain we had.

[@xoxomichellexoxo]

Love California poppies! 🌼 Not only am I from California & enjoy the natural “super blooms” we have, but they hold a special meaning for me… It was one of the first flowers I planted for my grandfather before he passed. I had just started gardening with him as walking & bending over slowly became too difficult. When they finally bloomed he loved them so much that he asked if I had any more seeds for the front yard so neighbors could enjoy them too! Now I plant them every year. ☺️ As always, thanks for the great videos!

[@xoxomichellexoxo]

Ps. Not sure if the comment/giveaway is randomized, but please gift to others & not to me!… I collect the seeds after each spring. Let others get a pack of these beautiful flowers. 🧡

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

love that 🥰

[@acultivatedspecies]

I’m in south FL right on the line of 9b and 10a, but I’ve never tried them before. My ‘next on the list’ now!

[@briananders7358]

They definitely do seed everywhere. Our old house has the whole front yard covered in them. Beautiful flowers

[@suzannejobbins3146]

I'd love a flower that comes back every year!

[@kristinamurphy4847]

I'm a native San Diegan who now lives in Arizona. My dad and I grew poppies together when I was a little girl. Spring is when I miss San Diego the most because I don't get to see the hillsides covered in wildflowers anymore. Traffic was always a little nice to be stuck in if you have something pretty to look at. 💜

[@PeterLewis-o2o]

One Poppy came up when I forgot about it.Looks beautiful.Like the seed packet you have.

[@joanne1713]

Southern California native here! The poppies here are absolutely beautiful

[@dberch643]

Great timing on this video, I just planted my Mix Poppy seeds from SDSC this week! I would love to grow CA poppies also because I used them for medicinal tinctures, so would love the free CA poppy seeds! Love all that you do and your generouse heart. Thank you, Brijette!

[@lustraveller717]

I was just weeding and found some seedlings from a poppy plant I grew last year. I can't wait to see it bloom and would love to have more in my yard. They just make you happy when you see them blooming. .

[@fernandoaguirre1527]

Definitely beautiful. Thank you Briggete

[@conniecrites5148]

Beautiful flowers 💐 😍

[@cactuscannon]

I love poppies. Especially bread seed poppies!

[@borracho-joe7255]

Poppies are simply beautiful.

[@trojanmen21]

California poppies look great. The super bloom this year should be great.

[@juliarroberts1621]

They are gorgeous. I am going to buy a variety and spread then around my garden.

[@3happycritters3happycritte41]

So pretty!

[@t.oliver1728]

The poppies are beautiful!

[@susanfitzpatrick8112]

Love poppies!

[@kimb.536]

Thank you for this video. So nice to learn more about this beautiful flower. 😊

[@chrisrond1022]

I've never grown poppies before. I love all their varieties.

[@ellscruiser]

The fields should be stunning this year!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Fingers crossed!

[@kerenmoses4350]

I have never grown poppy. This would be fun. I want to try it.

[@RyanPHill77]

I love California poppies! They are my favorite flower. I also am trying to grow some classic French poppies. They should attract some good bugs to the veg garden and fruit trees.

[@annerivas435]

So pretty

[@rebeccawatson9284]

I'm planning on planting some poppies! So delicate and sweet! Thanks 👍

[@lorrainevale9748]

I am in the uk and i absolutely love poppys......i have all the ones mentioned plus the blue. They are gorgeous

[@ValleyfarmsCA]

Beautiful poppies!! Love your beautiful garden!

[@saminairfan45]

I grow those in my front yard and love it. I do want other colors then orange so maybe next year

[@bridgattecook9987]

Love your videos, so much information

[@vee5032]

Poppies are beautiful, the red one is ❤

[@emdeejay7432]

There are so many awesome varieties of poppy. I love them, jusy absolutely love them. I had this one variety called pom pom and they were, well they looked like a big puffy pom pom, bright pink pom poms, i had white tinged with red also. I love poppies, such a classic flower. And the pods are so cool too.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Ooo that sounds awesome! They're such fun flowers and so many options

[@chadamelia]

The timing of this video is perfect!! I just bought poppies last night! I would love some of your seeds. Thanks for sharing✌️💜🌻

[@MANPREETKAUR-qk1wj]

This season, I want to add more flowers and poppies are add to my list. Love your videos and information.

[@theplantista25]

Absolutely love poppy's!!!!!🪴🌷🌷

[@lindaleftwich5540]

Love poppies! Get volunteers every year 😊

[@jenniferdickson5423]

We love poppies! Great video

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Thank you 🤗

[@Dokocat-z4x]

thank you for the great video!💚

[@kellyschofield9938]

Hey thanks for sharing!

[@letitgrow1846]

I appreciate the notes about planting during the rainy season. I live in Florida in 9b so our temps throughout the year are very similar to yours, but our rainy seasons are different times of the year. I'll have to remember to try some poppies later this year.

[@sangitadesai7278]

Will definitely try to grow more flowers this year. Love your videos and good advice. Thank you

[@annzimmerman3280]

I love poppies!

[@VamosCominedo]

Luckily this week it's going to be rainy on my area, hopping to see a lot of blooms on my garden

[@jennifergarcia9781]

Hoping to grow some poppies this year.

[@jebrown689]

I’ve been looking for another good pollinator plant 👍🏻

[@xochitlpizarro601]

Awesome video!

[@freakygardener8033]

That's funny, now seeing you talking about the cal state poppy. Just yesterday, and the last few days, I have been looking at info about trying to grow the MN lady slipper!!!

[@melissamunoz2116]

Thank so much, I'll be adding poppy's in my garden ❤️

[@jts12fan]

Love this video! 👍 and subscribed!

[@stephanielancaster4430]

I love poppies! They grow well in AZ with the rains ❤️🌺

[@cynthiabruner1565]

I love seeing poppies growing in the cracks in sidewalks as I walk our dogs.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Isn't that the best?? Love Nature's little surprises

[@ginninadances]

Good to know, thank you?

[@ritalr15]

I have never grown poppies. I would like to try and grow some

[@relacionsustentable2319]

I am sure Poppies will do great in Puerto Rico😁.

[@lorrainesuzuki2600]

I would love some California poppy seeds!

[@lynettemunson7953]

Thanks for the vid. I have seeds, live in HOT SF east bay and never seem to know when to put them out. I will try them today as we are getting more rain today!😊

[@janreneashman1915]

California poppies have always been my favorite flower. Thank you for the tips on when to plant them. Hopefully we will get a super bloom this year with all the rain we've received. I live very close to Lake Elsinore where they bloom only when the conditions are right.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Nice! Lots of great spots off the 15 to see it

[@abhidebi2265]

Very useful tips in the videos from San Diego Seed company, specially coming from same Zone. Looking forward to grow a poppy patch in my garden this season. Keep up the good work👍🏽

[@daleservidio2034]

I’d like to try some poppies 🙋‍♀️

[@mkang12]

California poppies are my favorite flowers for their vivid colors and resilience. I’d love to see them bloom all over the garden I started at our new home. Do you have any tips on preventing the birds from eating all the seeds? I’ve offered them a pan of bird seeds as a peace offering, but they just don’t seem to get it 😅

[@124CH3L]

Would love to grow some California poppies!!

[@basilasmar5861]

Love your videos and would love a pack of poppies seeds.

[@krisyallowega5487]

Hope you are doing well. I have had poppies as volunteer plants for a number of years now. I think they are an Iceland Poppy, that does not grow too tall but shows a nice reddish-pinky bloom. They seem to pop up in stone walkways and gravel borders around the southside of my house. Maybe I will keep some seed pods and expand their territory.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Love the petals on those!

[@lindasoaft9303]

Just sowed California poppies! Wouldn’t mind another packet of SDSC seeds!

[@markread8650]

If you like poppies … check out Antelope Valley in the spring where the hills are covered with them

[@sonnyamoran7383]

Always wanted to grow poppies. For some reason never tried them.

[@Leeanne1983]

Poppies are beautiful, reminds me of The Wizard of Oz!!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

No place like home!

[@urodriguez16]

I live in Rialto CA and I've switched to buying all my seeds from you. I figured if you grow them in San Diego they'll do great in my area.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Thank you so much! That's why we do what we do

[@pinschrunner]

Poppies are my favorite colors of the spectrum....all that is "orange":. ...reddish orange, tomato orange, citrus orange, yellow orange, etc

[@daniflowersss]

Yay for poppiezzzzzzzz!

[@ggaz683]

Is it legal to grow and do they have good stuff in them?

[@Grandma.Lilly.]

If you’re ever in AZ, you have to visit Picacho Peak State park in Pinal County, Arizona. February and March wildflowers in the desert are amazing especially after the winter rains. It doesn’t happen every year which is why it’s so special.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Sounds lovely!

[@davidnorris8852]

I hope all our seeds come up!

[@rosemaryduran9645]

Struggle growing poppy’s I’ll give it one more try

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

You got this!

[@jts12fan]

Papaver Somniferum is the best! Most beautiful of all poppies! Of the Papaver Somniferum, Danish flag and Pink Afghan are the most gorgeous of all!!!

[@karinhsu9302]

[@emylytle7149]

Yes it’s the right time to start the seeds and I plant mine in the center with my sago palm trees and they love it, love the colors you got there Pridget ♥️👩‍🌾 am I late to do my seeds? Thanks for sharing ♥️👩‍🌾👍👍

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

You'll want to get them in the ground as soon as possible

[@michellenoel2725]

I’d love some poppy seed! How long ago did you start your poppy seedlings prior to planting?

[@kellytong5441]

Thank you so much for making a video on poppies! When you scatter poppy seeds, do you do it over the mulch, or scatter onto soil then cover with mulch? (I'm in So Cal 10a) Thank you!!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

I just let them sit on top of the soil. The seeds are very small, so you can dust some sifted soil on top but don't bury them

[@CristalMermaid]

I love poppies, I have tried to grow them by scattering them around and it didn’t work 😢. I have better results making a little line of them in good soil and covering them lightly.

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

My mother taught me how to make Iceland poppies (Papaver) last in a vase. Before putting them in water, hold the end of the stem over a flame like a gas burner until the end singes a bit. That will seal the moisture into the stem and it will last for about a week. Weird but it works!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

I'll have to try that!

[@episodefromthegarden]

Hi, thanks for your videos! Here in California since we don’t have hard frosts I had planted potatoes a couple weeks back. Temperature is in the 50F range. The sprouts came up but seem to be turning black and dying off. Any thoughts on what could be causing it?

[@sandralefevre2603]

I was looking for info on opium poppies . Love the flower and the seed pods for floral design. No info on these😢

[@carriebee81]

Shout out for Golden Poppy tattoos!

[@indirarondeau583]

Love it!! ❤ Can’t wait to seed my garden after the rain this week. Would the poppy flower be a good one to start in a “winter sow” jug?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Yes, you can start them starting in October all the way through January or so

[@Playitagaindian]

Poppy love! When did you start the seeds that were transplanted? Do you prefer direct sow or starting seeds for transplant?

[@Playitagaindian]

I’m in 10b Mission Viejo, CA.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

You can direct sow without any problem. Transplanting is good if you want to be really specific with where you want the plants. I'll start them as early as October.

[@kimberlyeko1009]

Have tiny baby bread seed poppies finally sprouting here in my Las Vegas garden . I wonder if California poppies would grow a little faster.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

My California golden poppies do tend to flower first

[@nomorehopela6861]

I love your garden, it’s really nice. Can I grow Papavers on a pot ? And if I can, do I have to leave them outside? Sorry I’m new to growing.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Yup! We grow them in containers a lot. They do need full sun, so outside is best.

[@nomorehopela6861]

@@SanDiegoSeedCompany thank you

[@13whill]

Do y’all suggest sowing indoors before last frost or waiting and just sowing outside?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

what zone are you in?

[@13whill]

@@SanDiegoSeedCompany I’m in zone 8a

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

@@13whill poppies don't mind cold stratification and are pretty hardy. You can plant a few weeks before your last frost

[@13whill]

@@SanDiegoSeedCompany thanks!!

[@markread8650]

Can you recommend a red poppy for Santa Barbara? Thanks (really liked the video)

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Red corn poppy. sandiegoseedcompany.com/product/flowers/red-corn-poppy-seeds/?srsltid=AfmBOooVmJRdV4BgUnlj-oPxUBkz5ILvR_z5uyz_jSPpvLzn1kp-4HT_

[@tk421dr]

love the BEE roll! hey can i live in ur garden as a garden hermit? i would love to film and edit for u guys, fix lighting (ur audio is amazin) and learn better growing. love san diego seed co, not monetarily motivated, just bored and want to pump some support, in im esco, and will work for seeds.

[@GreenLove1]

I love poppies. I thought they need to be cold-stratified for better germination - but I guess not, huh! I am in the Bay Area. Hope I win some seeds!!

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Some people say that many - or even all - varieties need it. I let Nature do her thing on her own though

[@jeanmiller139]

I WANT SOME!! I'm trying to add more natives to my garden and besides that I know I wanna be using less 💧

[@berryster]

Poppies are good for guerilla gardening, when you tuck away bulbs or seeds in a neglected alleyway or traffic circle for instance. Guess it's their reseeding prowess that helps them endure.

[@fernandoaguirre1527]

I’d like to subscribe to your calendar

[@tinkerbelledooland3244]

It's blooming poppies in our side yard🌼Your video is interesting. Would like to sign up for your newsletter.

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Here ya go! sandiegoseedcompany.com/newsletter-sign-up/

[@scuttlezebra2963]

Do you literally just scatter them after or bed rain here in San Diego? Or do you bury the seeds and just direct sow them? It’s a little wet now to go plant seeds but I’m down to go scatter some around. 😂

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

Broadcasting works fine. No need to bury them, but you can sift a light layer on top if you like too

[@Robin-tried-it]

I see that some poppy seeds say to stratify them before planting. Is that necessary if I'm direct sowing the seeds now while it's cold and rainy?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

I don't do it for poppies and have never had a problem

[@annzimmerman3280]

Where do I sign up for the newsletter?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

sandiegoseedcompany.com/newsletter-sign-up/

[@templeofenki5227]

I'm not a gardner, but I have a question about poppies anyhow. We know that the ancient Assyrians grew poppies and we have images of what might be poppy plants in Assyrian wall art, but it looks like they are being grown on a sort of a trellis, almost like a vine plant. How flexible are poppy stems when they are being grown?

[@SanDiegoSeedCompany]

There are about 250 species of poppies. Specifically for California Golden Poppies, the stems can be at least several inches long (even about a foot) and are flexible. Others may grow to be longer, though.

[@templeofenki5227]

@@SanDiegoSeedCompany Thank you for the information. The one native to Ancient Assyria is Papaver Somniferum (Bread Poppy) and photographs of it seem to show it having a rather flexible stem, but not so much that it is vine like. The California poppy appears to be Eschscholzia Californica.