Cherry Glow Poppy

Cherry Glow Poppy is a vibrant red flower with blossoms reaching up to four inches in diameter. Dried pods contain black edible seeds. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 250 seeds (0.1 gram), OG

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A breadseed poppy (Papaver somniferum) strain that produces medium sized vibrant red flowers that reach up to three to four inches in diameter. Seed pods produce substantial amounts of black edible seeds. A great dual purpose culinary and ornamental variety.

Seeds are certified organic. Please note: the germination rate for bulk sizes is lower than anticipated for this crop. Lab germination tests show 45% - we have reduced the cost of the bulk sizes to reflect this diminished percentage.

Common Name:
Cherry Glow Poppy
Scientific Name:
Papaver somniferum
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
0 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-75
Plant Spacing:
12-18 in.
Plant Height:
3 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
75-90
Meet Your Growers

This variety is produced by six small farms in our grower network. Seed lots are listed by farm on every packet.

Steve Sprinkel at Rancho del Pueblo Farm

Rancho del Pueblo Farm

Steve Sprinkel · Ojai, California

Growing seed since 1986, starting with a hard-to-find cilantro crop.

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Quin Shakra at Ivan's Meadow

Ivan's Meadow

Quin Shakra · Ojai, California

Neon was the first flower planted on the farm and among the first varieties Plant Good Seed released.

"Ivan's Meadow is me and my feline friend Ivan's adventures with plants in place. Operating on Kitty Standard Time."
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