Poppy Seeds - California

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 150

Packet Weight: 0.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Sowing Method: Direct Seed

Seed Depth: 1/8”

Direct Seed Spacing: 3-6"

Soil Temperature: 60℉

Days to Sprout: 10-15

Mature Spacing: 8-10"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun or Partial Shade

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 90-120

Production Cycle: Annual

When to Seed California Poppies

This annual flower should be transplanted or direct seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. 

Where to Plant California Poppies

This flower will need full sun and will prefer loose, well-draining soil, however, it is not super picky about its growing conditions. 

Growing California Poppies

Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and three to six inches apart. Once mature, thin to eight to ten inches apart. Once established, these poppies are low maintenance and drought tolerant. 

Harvesting California Poppies

California poppies can be harvested for cut flowers or left to mature in the garden to benefit the many pollinator species that are attracted to it.

Seed Saving

After seed pods have completely dried, open seeds and pour into a non-porous container as seeds are generally very small.