The cultivation method and time of poppy and the precautions for cultivation of poppy

Corn poppy is a traditional Chinese plant. It was cultivated on a large scale in ancient China. It is popular because of its gorgeous and beautiful flowers. Now this plant has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other countries and regions. So when should corn poppy be planted? What is its cultivation method? I will introduce this knowledge in a while, so that everyone can understand what to pay attention to when cultivating corn poppy.

How and when to grow poppy

1. Poppies are planted in January and February every spring. When planting, you should loosen the soil first and water it enough, and then sow it. Cover the surface of the seeds with 2 to 3 cm of moist soil. It will germinate after about seven days, and fresh seedlings will grow after more than ten days.

2. Poppy is a plant that likes plenty of sunlight. During its normal growth period, it should be provided with sufficient light, and it should be exposed to sunlight for no less than four hours a day. If it is planted in a dark environment with insufficient sunlight, the plant will be weak and the flower color will be dull.

3. Poppy is a unique plant that likes a cool environment and is afraid of high temperatures. When planting it, people should choose the relatively cool early spring. When the outside temperature is between 12 and 20 degrees, it will grow rapidly. After entering the high temperature weather in summer, its growth will slow down, and in severe cases, the above-ground part will die.

Precautions for breeding poppy

When growing poppies, you should also pay attention to the fact that it is a plant that is particularly drought-resistant. This plant is afraid of waterlogging, so you must not over-water it during the cultivation period. Just keep the soil slightly moist, but you cannot let the soil be too dry. When the soil is too dry, it will affect the flowering period due to lack of water, and the quality of the flowers will also decline.