Can poppy seeds be used for baking?
The only poppy seed that can be used in baking is the opium poppy, which of course, is illegal to grow without a permit or license. All other poppy seeds are considered to be toxic.
I just received a packet of California poppy seed. Can I plant them now (Sept) in Illinois?
Direct sow your seeds outside in early spring. Prepare the area by raking loose the top few inches of soil, plant the seeds and cover lightly (only about 1/8 in. deep). Keep the soil moist after planting until the seeds germinate in 14 - 28 days, depending on the temperature. Here is more information on growing poppies: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
Foliage growing in black color in places. I have downloaded a photograph, hope you can help. I have had fabulous displays for the last five years here in Sweden.
We did not receive the image.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
Poppies can be susceptible to Downey Mildew, Grey Mold, Powdery Mildew, Tomato Wilt Virus, and Rhizoctonia Root Rot.
Without seeing the plants or leaves, and the time of year, I would suspect a fungus disease of some type.
Clean up and dispose of any dead leaves to prevent spread of disease.
Avoid water splashing onto the leaves with overhead watering and apply a fungicide to the remaining plants on a cool, overcast day.
Our poppies stems have been infected and the flowers have dropped before they have opened. We bought an ornamental poppy last year and it had 3 flowering stems. As they grew, we noticed a black mark about 2/3 up the stem on one of them, which grew larger and the stem above the mark began to wilt. Eventually, the stem above the mark collapsed before the flower appeared. This year, although the foliage appears to be healthy, the same thing has happened and the two flowering stems have wilted and the flowers dropped off before they came out. Is this some form of blight or caused by insects? Should we throw the plant away? Many thanks
This could be a fungus or even watering issues that cause the stems to fail.
Damage caused by people or pets could also cause the stems to fail.
Look for any other signs of disease on the leaves.
The link below will help you determine if it's a fungus issue.
Avoid over head watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FLOWERS/DISEASE/virus.html
My poppy is bare in the center and the stems are laying down to the outside. It's got a large number of blooms that are beautiful. Thanks Jeannie
Your Poppies may need to be divided.
You can divide your plants in August when they are dormant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
Can I cut Poppy plants back after deadheading? My Poppy bed is very unruly and messy. Will it hurt or kill them to cut them back?
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-iceland-poppies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-california-poppy.htm
I have a friend who trims them back right after they are done blooming. She also digs them up at that time and will move them or pass them on to a friend as her bed is full and crowded. This does not seem to effect the blooming the following year in any negative manner.
Some suggest that waiting for the leaves to die off naturally is a better way.
I have a matila poppy I transplanted this last fall and it seemed to do well but now the leaves are yellow and the stems for the most part are green. What am I doing wrong??
Poppies do not do well being transplanted, so it's best to avoid it if possible.
You need to make sure you dig up all the roots and plant is the same sun location.
Don't divide or even shake off the soil from the freshly dug up plant.
Continuous care is needed to get your Poppy going in it's new home. Fertilize it every 7 to 10 days with an all purpose fertilizer until you see new growth.
Root rot is often a problem, so water the newly transplanted Poppy well, but make sure the soil is draining.