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AGRILABH POPPY CALIFORNIA

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the California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United States and Mexico

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the California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United States and Mexico
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    • Brand – AGRILABH
    • Varity: AGRILABH POPPY CALIFORNIA
  • Other Features And Applications California poppies are easy to grow from seed and are useful for growing in hot, dry spots where the soil is poor – they do well in coastal, exposed and gravel gardens. Their flowers lack nectar but are rich in pollen and attract a wide range of bees. They will readily self seed but rarely become a nuisance
  1. Timing: California poppies are cool-season annuals, so the best time to sow the seeds is in late fall or early spring, just before the last frost date in your area. In warmer climates, you can sow the seeds in late fall for early spring blooms.
  2. Soil Preparation: California poppies prefer well-draining soil that is not overly rich. They can tolerate poor soil, so heavy fertilization is not necessary. Remove any weeds and rocks from the planting area.
  3. Sowing Seeds: Scatter the poppy seeds directly on the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. You can gently press them into the soil to ensure good contact but avoid burying them too deep. Aim for a seed spacing of about 6 inches (15 cm) to allow each plant enough space to grow.
  4. Watering: After sowing the seeds, water the area gently to settle the soil around the seeds. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs.
  5. Germination: California poppies typically germinate within 10 to 20 days, depending on the temperature and conditions. They prefer cool temperatures for germination, so early spring or late fall is ideal.
  6. Thinning: Once the seedlings have grown a few inches tall and have several sets of true leaves, thin them out to maintain the recommended spacing between plants.
  7. Transplanting: While California poppies can be grown directly in the garden, you can also start them indoors in peat pots or biodegradable containers and transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost date.
  8. Location and Sunlight: California poppies thrive in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Choose a spot in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
  9. Care and Maintenance: Once established, California poppies are relatively low maintenance. Water them during dry spells, but be careful not to overwater, as they prefer well-drained soil. Fertilization is generally not required unless your soil is exceptionally poor.
  10. Deadheading: To promote continuous blooming, consider deadheading (removing faded flowers) regularly.
  11. Re-seeding: California poppies are self-seeding, meaning they drop seeds that can grow into new plants in the following season. Allow some seed pods to mature and dry on the plant if you want the poppies to reseed naturally.
  12. Winter Care: In mild climates, California poppies may continue to bloom through the winter. In colder areas, they may die back in winter but will often re-emerge in the spring if they self-seeded.

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