Poppy Seed

In the Case of Missing Poppies, Squirrels May Be the Culprits. Do animals eat poppy? Kangaroos regularly invade opium poppy fields, eat the flowers’ seed… Read More »What Animal Eats Poppy Seeds?

Poppy seeds are toxic to birds, so you should avoid feeding these to your pet birds. Are poppy seeds OK for birds to eat? Poppy… Read More »Do Pigeons Eat Poppy Seeds?

Poppy seeds are one of the ornamental flowers that serve as a good feed source for birds. The seeds can be used to attract songbirds… Read More »Are Birds Allowed To Eat Poppy Seeds?

As with many versatile plants, these can be grown from seed in planters, pots, containers, as well as beds and borders in the garden or… Read More »Can You Plant Poppy Seeds In Pots?

If poppies are in plastic pots, remove the plant from the pot first then set the poppy in the hole so that it’s at the… Read More »How Do You Transplant Poppy Seedlings?

Preserving Your Poppy Seed Harvest To save seed for the next season, dry them for a couple of weeks in an open container. Then pour… Read More »How Do I Save Poppy Seeds For Next Year?

Once you get your poppy seeds home, store them in the freezer. Freezing poppy seeds extends their shelf life considerably. I typically transfer them to… Read More »Should I Freeze My Poppy Seeds?

This pod contains hundreds of tiny black seeds, which are edible in some species. Pods are green when young and yielding. When weather is dry… Read More »Why Are My Poppy Seeds Brown?

Grown mostly as wildflowers, California poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) and oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) produce seeds that are not valued for culinary use; those seeds are… Read More »Are Poppy Seeds Black?

White poppy seeds are tiny, kidney-shaped and have a sweet nutty flavour. It is for that flavour that they are used in many bakery goods… Read More »What Are White Poppy Seeds?