Too late to start poppies?

They're spring growers and long-photoperiod bloomers. Missed the window i am afraid. cn

could always give it a try...i sowed poppies in early june and they are blooming now. I would have never though they would grow this late in the season

Originally Posted by sonar

I'm wondering if it is too late to throw out some poppy seeds in the NE for a fall harvest? I have all my root vegetables up for the year, so I'm left with a lot of empty space in my garden. I feel like there is plenty of grow season left, but my understanding is that poppy seeds don't like high temperatures for germination.

Try some "Impatiens", or "Pansies" they are good groundcover, like partial sun and some heat.
Petunias will take more sun, and are real good about letting you know when they have had enough.

Originally Posted by cannabineer

They're spring growers and long-photoperiod bloomers. Missed the window i am afraid. cn

I'm with him. You missed it, too late, but if you have one of the better varities now is a good to to plant them for next year.

when u say poppies u mean just reg ones or the opium variety?

too hot. wait until Spring, imo.

aren't they perennial. i think they are. if thats the case you can start em. mb you'll put on some nice growth between now and frost. but then they'll need protection. for lack of a lengthy root system. like a thick layer af salt hay or lots of shredded oak leaves for mulch. then you'll have a head start in spring. but be preparred for the worst case senario. which is complete fairure. in any event it'll be a learning experience. not trying to be contrary. just like to experiment and push boundaries.

Dan.......the perrenial one's don't have granpa's sleep medicine in it the somniferum are annuals. they re-seed readily, but die completely each year. if sown now, they, some of them, will germ come spring.