Poppy Seeds – Heirloom Classic Breadseed Standard

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Ontario Grown
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Contains less than 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8496-POP-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Name: Poppy Seeds – Heirloom Classic Breadseed Standard
Brand: Ontario Grown
SKU: GS-8496-POP-DT
Price: 1.95 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)

Poppy Breadseed (Papaver somniferum) is a historic, open-pollinated heirloom staple cherished for its large, elegant single blossoms and prolific yield of edible culinary seeds. Rising 30 to 42 inches tall above broad, lobed, blue-green glaucous leaves, it produces soft lavender-pink to rose-colored single flowers with rich dark purple central throat markings. As the silky petals drop, the plants develop large, barrel-shaped seed pods filled with blue-grey seeds perfect for baking, artisan breads, and pastries. An easy-to-grow, dual-purpose heirloom that delivers stunning early summer color along with a valuable kitchen harvest.

Specifications

Plant Name: Poppy Breadseed (Papaver somniferum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual Flower & Culinary Seed Crop
Color: Soft lavender-pink to rose petals with deep purple central basal spots
Plant Characteristics: Stately upright stems (30–42 inches tall / 75–105 cm), broad silvery blue-green foliage, single 3–4 inch tissue-paper blooms, large seed pods
Suitable Space: Cottage gardens, cutting beds, vegetable plots, pollinator borders, naturalized drifts
Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late March to April as soon as soil can be worked (seeds require light
cool temperatures to sprout). Alternatively, direct surface sow in autumn (October to November) for natural winter cold stratification.: cool temperatures to sprout). Alternatively, direct surface sow in autumn (October to November) for natural winter cold stratification.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (requires steady light moisture during seedling stage; drought-tolerant once established)
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Contains less than 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Dual-purpose crop providing gorgeous ornamental spring flowers followed by heavy yields of edible baking seeds
Large, classic crown-topped seed pods dry beautifully right on the stalk for everlasting floral arrangements
Simple and low-maintenance—thrives when direct sown into cool spring soil with minimal feeding required

Does not tolerate transplanting due to its deep taproot system—must be direct sown where it is to bloom
Blooms drop their petals after a few days, so successive plantings help extend the overall floral display

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