Agricultural technology for growing Himalayan poppy seeds
1. Variety selection
When choosing a variety of Himalayan poppy, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as an ornamental plant, varieties with beautiful flowers are selected, which can be painted in various colors, including blue, cyan, white, pink and purple.
- Winter hardiness: Himalayan poppy is a perennial plant that can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C.
2. Soil preparation
Himalayan poppy is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting Himalayan poppy must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Himalayan poppy can be grown either by seedlings or by sowing seeds in open ground.
When growing seedlings, Himalayan poppy seeds are sown in March-April in seedling boxes or containers. Shoots appear in 7-10 days. Seedlings are planted in separate pots or cups in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed.
When sowing seeds in open ground, Himalayan poppy seeds are sown in May-June, when the soil warms up to +15 °C. The seeding depth is 1-2 cm.
4. Plant care
The Himalayan poppy is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Himalayan poppy is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
- Loosening: It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil around the plants to improve aeration and moisture permeability of the soil.
5. Harvest
Himalayan poppy begins to bloom in June-July. The Himalayan poppy continues to bloom until the end of August.
Additional Tips
- To obtain earlier flowering, Himalayan poppy can be grown as seedlings.
- To increase the decorativeness of the plant, you can shape the bush.
Additional information
- Himalayan poppy is a perennial plant that can reach a height of 1-2 meters.
- Himalayan poppy is a good honey plant.
When choosing a variety of Himalayan poppy, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as an ornamental plant, varieties with beautiful flowers are selected, which can be painted in various colors, including blue, cyan, white, pink and purple.
- Winter hardiness: Himalayan poppy is a perennial plant that can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C.
2. Soil preparation
Himalayan poppy is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting Himalayan poppy must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Himalayan poppy can be grown either by seedlings or by sowing seeds in open ground.
When growing seedlings, Himalayan poppy seeds are sown in March-April in seedling boxes or containers. Shoots appear in 7-10 days. Seedlings are planted in separate pots or cups in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed.
When sowing seeds in open ground, Himalayan poppy seeds are sown in May-June, when the soil warms up to +15 °C. The seeding depth is 1-2 cm.
4. Plant care
The Himalayan poppy is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Himalayan poppy is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
- Loosening: It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil around the plants to improve aeration and moisture permeability of the soil.
5. Harvest
Himalayan poppy begins to bloom in June-July. The Himalayan poppy continues to bloom until the end of August.
Additional Tips
- To obtain earlier flowering, Himalayan poppy can be grown as seedlings.
- To increase the decorativeness of the plant, you can shape the bush.
Additional information
- Himalayan poppy is a perennial plant that can reach a height of 1-2 meters.
- Himalayan poppy is a good honey plant.