January 24, 2009

• do I plant my seeds before the rain?

  mickeymousears asked: I have a little patch of “lawn” that I have been trying to grow wild flowers, after a year of no success; i decided to till up the soil and start over. Im ready to throw the new seeds out, but the word is that it is suppose to rain in a [...]

• I have some seeds to plant, but I don’t know the best time to plant?

  zumi asked: I have California Poppy seeds and Morning Glory seeds that I want to plant. I live in Florida and the weather right now is cold then hot then cold again. When is the best time to plant the seeds? Also, what preparation do I do for the seeds? Soak first? Newbie planter here. [...]

January 22, 2009

• If I plant wildflowers seeds in summer in California, will they grow in summer?

  yackycritter asked: Will they stay dormant until next spring? Poppies and Lupine in particular.

January 19, 2009

• My Poppy plants have come up. Do I water them now to get them to bloom? From what I’ve heard we’re not going

  OhYea? asked: to get much rain this spring. I’m growing ‘California Poppies’. Sould I wait till early sumer to water? Have not watered them at all this winter. Should I wait till early summer? Say July??? Help! I don’t want to lose them.

• I am thinking of planting poppy seeds just before it snows in hopes that they will lay dormant and pop up in ?

  WonderWhy asked: the spring. Or would it be best to wait until Spring…. Which way would they have a better chance for germinating? I’m talking about California and Flanders Poppies.
  I’m in Northern Washington State. It will probably snow next week. It’s supposed to be in the high 40’s this week with nightly lows in [...]

January 17, 2009

• How long does it take for a California Poppy To Germinate?

  miekaonfire!™[NObama] asked: I Planted some 4 or 5 days ago, and im seeing nothing. Am I doing something wrong or is it supposed to take this long??
  Thanks in advance!!

January 14, 2009

• Will California Poppies grow in indirect sun light?

  Cheekalicious asked: I do live in Cali and have some planted already but they are in full sun light, the area i want to plant some now is not in direct sun light will they still grow?

January 13, 2009

• What simple hydroponic setup will allow for the most plants in a small space?

  Gregg L (JPA) asked: The plants like to be about a foot apart or a little less, and grow 3-4 feet high. I dont have tons of money and will build it myself. I would like to grow about 40 plants. these are going to poppies, like california poppies so as you [...]

January 8, 2009

• How can I grow Iceland Poppies from seed if it’s too hot in my “zone” right now?

  My kids mom asked: I sowed some seeds but none of them germinated, is there a way to “trick” the seeds into germinating? I’m in central California and the seed packet says to plant them from Sept - Feb. I know they’ll do great here because I bought some plants a few years [...]

January 7, 2009

• Is it ok to grow poppy in GA?

  larmes asked: I went to local walmart yesterday and saw poppy seeds and california poppy seeds in the gardening section. It’s illegal to grow poppies in S.Korea, where I’m originally from. Is it ok to grow them in Georgia? I wanna grow them in my front garden…

• I need help with California Poppies?

  MiKeLuMp asked: I’m currently grow a variety of California Poppies called, Mission Bells. Would anyone know if these poppies produce true seeds that will have the same characterists as their parents?
  Or should I just buy new seeds?
  I would GREATLY APRECIATE it if you would answer my question.
  THANKS!!!!
  I’m currently grow a variety of California Poppies [...]

January 6, 2009

• Does anyone know.uhh A LOT about California Poppies?

  =] asked: websites?

• California Poppies?

  wayneorjudy L asked: if I cut my poppies back after they flower in the spring, will they bloom again before the fall frost?
  I live in S.E. Idaho

January 4, 2009

• Why do they call the California state flower “Gloden Poppy”?

  ♥Simple♥ asked: I just had to ask that question because i really want to kno the answer.

January 2, 2009

• growing opium poppies from seeds?

  makecakelate asked: has anyone ever grown opium poppies from the poppy seeds they sell at the grocery store for poppy seed bread? And are opium poppies illegal to grow in California? I know it is illegal to extract the opium from them but is it ok to grow them?

December 31, 2008

• flower or weeds?

  narlyfornia asked: so i planted some flower seeds in my front yard, zinnia, snapdragon, moonflower, and a california poppy, all at the same time its been two week now, and im curious, how do i know which is the flower and which is the weeds??

December 15, 2008

• How do I grow the ((Valerian Plant)) for Medicinal Use in New Hampshire?

  bad061042 asked: Thank You Christee106 for your answer … You will get best answer vote after 24 hours,,, TimothyC You need help.. You’re sick!!