Iceland - Poppy Seeds

Plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked, or 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date, or late autumn. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-75°F. Or, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Harden off and transplant to the garden after danger of frost has passed. When seedlings are 2" tall, thin to 1 plant every 6-10". Iceland poppies prefer cool conditions and may not do well in hot summer weather.

Scientific Name: Papaver nudicaule
Days to Maturity: 85-100
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 6-10"
Row Spacing: 18-24"
Light Requirements: Sunny / partial shade
Plant Height: 14-20"
Life Cycle: Perennial
Frost Hardy: No