Hungarian Blue Bread Poppy

Annual. A graceful and gorgeous poppy from Hungary, beloved for its tasty seeds. This edible breadseed poppy produces dazzling purple petals that give way to large seed-filled pods. The pods are excellent for arranging, adding unique form to designs. The seeds are light blue with nutty flavor. An annual that easily self sows, we love to plant this poppy in drifts, creating a swaying sea of purple color. Many Hungarian recipes call for poppy seeds, from fillings for rolls and bread. There is even a traditional noodle dish with ground poppy seed topping.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-65 F
• Plant Spacing: 8-10″
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Papaver somniferum

Direct sow in late fall, or in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Surface sow, just barely covering. Grows best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil, with moderate moisture.