Poppy seeds

I am growing some poppies in my garden, how do I know when they are ready? Whenever I cut one down, all the seeds inside are white and sticky. Do I let them dry out inside the pod? When do they turn black? Basically, what does the plant look like when the seeds are ready?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/07/2017 @ 4:33 pm

Yes, the seed pods should dry before harvesting for seed.

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