Why Are My Poppyseeds Brown Not Black?

Question

My puppy seed pods were harvested wind dry and they did shake so they were ready to harvest. Some of them had brown seeds and most of them have black normal seeds.

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Answer 1

Since so many were brown, they many not be mature. Here is more on harvesting:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/saving-poppy-seeds.htm