Iceland Poppy Seeds
Papaver nudicaule
How to grow Iceland Poppy from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 1 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 14-21 days
- Best sown in: autumn
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 200 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn |
| melbourne | autumn |
| brisbane | autumn |
| perth | autumn |
| canberra | autumn |
| adelaide | autumn |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 1 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 14-21 days.