Red Poppy
Papaver rhoeas

SEED COUNT PER GRAMME: 5.000
DURATION OF GERMINATION (YEARS): 2-3
DAYS NEEDED TO GROW: N. 20
UE MINIMUM VALUES FOR SELLING:
PURITY 98% - GERMINATION 80%
CULTIVATION METHODS
Direct sowing
Period: autumn or spring
Quantity 0,5 grams seeds /m²
Depth of sowing mm. 1
Plant to plant distance cm. 25/30

inflorescence

EDIBLE PART: the whole plant, petals,
seeds.
HARVEST PERIOD: plant in spring and
autumn, petals as soon as flower blooms,
seed (capsules) just before they open.
PURPOSE: plant in gastronomy, petals
as colouring (at dry cleaner’s and in
industries dealing with liquors), seed
in industries dealing with medicines
(essential oil) and also in bakery.