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Poppy seeds

I have been given a packet of Black Beauty poppy seeds - instructions say to plant outside - can I plant them in a cold GH to start them off & plant outside when big enough to handle? They are beautiful flowers with huge heads

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I should follow the instructions. They don't transplant well. It can be done but it sets them back rather than getting them aheadimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    I agree with nut - they hate being transplanted.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • o.k. I will sow outdoors then - not grown them before but the flowers look quite stunning. Thanks for the advice.

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