Elka White Poppy Flower

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Papaver somniferum) The delicate flowers of this breadseed poppy have white or light-pink petals with purple patches at their base. Originating from Chrenovec, Slovakia, this variety bears large capsules containing white seeds that make an excellent paste/meal when ground like a nut butter. Plants grow up to 4' tall and don’t self-seed. 90 days to flowering. All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Organic.

• Organic
• Delicate white or light-pink petals with purple patches at the base
• Grows up to 4 feet tall
• Seeds can be ground and used like a nut butter
• 90 days to flowering
• 200 Seeds per packet 

Instructions: Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil.

Sow 1/4" deep

Germination: 10-15 Days

Thin 8-10” Apart

Light: Full Sun

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