How to plant Papaveraceae; the planting time and methods for growing poppies.

How to plant虞美人 (Papaveraceae)Papaveraceae is a very beautiful herbaceous plant that can be cultivated every year by sowing. As long as it is properly cared for, it can bloom in a flower pot.Papaveraceae is a common ornamental plant in China, and it can often be purchased as a cut flower in various flower shops. When its stem is placed in water, it can maintain its ornamental value for up to a week.Papaveraceae is suitable for pot cultivation, and there are not many varieties that are suitable for our care, usually Iceland poppy, which originally grows in the temperate and cold regions of the north. It belongs to the same family as the opium poppy, but is now generally cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and cannot be used to extract drugs.The above is the Iceland poppyIceland poppy plants are small, with the tallest growing to about 30 centimeters. Their stems are very soft, and the flower stems and branches are covered with villi. Its leaves are like feathers that split apart.Iceland poppy actually comes in various colors, including common white, orange, red, pink, and other colors. It is not yet time to sow Iceland poppy, it is best to plant it when the weather starts to cool in autumn, at temperatures of 15-18 degrees Celsius. It is extremely cold-resistant in winter and can survive at temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius in the north, whereas in warmer places, it does not grow well.One thing to note is that the seedlings of Papaveraceae are not very suitable for transplanting. Once planted, they should not be transplanted. For example, if planted in a flower pot, some larger pots should be prepared, and the seeds can be scattered on the potting soil. There is no need to cover the soil because these poppy seeds need light to bloom.Papaveraceae has a rich variety, can be annual or perennial, and comes in many colors. They can be planted in the garden to create landscape plants or in flower pots and can attract bees and other small insects.1. Papaveraceae cultivation environmentTo cultivate Papaveraceae, avoid the hot summer months and generally start sowing and cultivating from September to November. Usually, just buy some poppy seeds for sowing and propagation.The environment for planting Papaveraceae should have good drainage, plenty of sunlight, and direct light to bloom better. If planted in the garden, it is best to have a proper slope and avoid low-lying areas. In addition, it is necessary to do weeding in advance and level the soil.If planting in a flower pot, choose fertile, loose, and well-draining sandy soil or humus soil, and the bottom of the pot should have several drainage holes.2. Sowing techniquesAfter leveling the soil, evenly scatter the poppy seeds on the soil surface without covering them with soil. Then, it is necessary to keep the potting soil slightly moist. If pot cultivation, you can even use the immersion method to keep the soil slightly moist and not too dry.It is also necessary to maintain a temperature of 15-18 degrees Celsius. Generally, after 1-3 weeks, the seeds can take root and germinate. The soil should be kept moist during the germination period.3. Seedling care