TobyCoulson Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I've got some poppy seeds for the above but when should I sow them and how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Advice from the Royal British Legion:INSTRUCTIONS ON SOWING AND GROWING YOUR POPPY SEEDS Sowing instructions: Sow your Centenary Poppy Seeds outdoors where they are to grow. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 1.5mm deep, in rows 30cm apart. Growing Instructions: When large enough to handle, thin seedlings out to 15-23cm apart. Please note: guidance from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs states that that poppy seeds should not be used near agricultural areas or sites of scientific interest. They are for use on an individuals' (sic) own land only.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 That sounds a bit technical. I was hoping just to throw them everywhere on the way to my local. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 That will work fine, or, possibly, better. For a more natural effect possibly wait until the return journey? :-) Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Quoting Jonathan Kay: That will work fine, or, possibly, better. For a more natural effect possibly wait until the return journey? :-) Jonathan I don't think the cab driver would appreciate it 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Funnily enough the ones I sowed on the verge started to bloom for the 70th anniversary of DDay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nov-07 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The French seem to have another scheme. We were at the site of a post D-Day airfield in Normandy three weeks ago. I remarked to the local mayor on the bright green growing crop that covered the site. He explained that this was Flax and that by D-Day it would all be blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Quoting Jonathan Kay: That will work fine, or, possibly, better. For a more natural effect possibly wait until the return journey? :-) Jonathan Don't forget to water them in. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorcher Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 In answer to your question Toby as to when -well mine were seeded about 6 weeks ago ! Try your luck and put them in asap ! Don't forget to harvest and dry store the seed pods once the flowers have gone - each pod will contain 65-100 seeds for planting next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I can report a 100% no show from my poppies. Oh well will have to try again in 100 years time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Toby, you should have dig a trench, explode a gas shell and then sewed the poppy's for a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 The verge in the lane where I scattered mine was a popular place , at least 3 others did the same . Had a great show from the DDay commemoration until now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Allen Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 One of the central resavations on a dual carriageway in Coventry has been scattered with poppies and wild flowers. Very French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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