Heirloom Seeds
‘Hungarian Breadseed Poppy’ Heirloom Kitchen Herb Seeds
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A flower with a delicious finale! Hungarian Breadseed is an Eastern European heirloom whose luminous white to pale lavender-pink petals seem almost weightless, especially against their dark central blotches and blue-green, toothed foliage. Once the spring
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flowers finish, substantial urn-shaped capsules take center stage. They are beautiful left in the garden or gathered for dried arrangements, and when fully mature they hold the sweet, nutty seeds that have made poppy-seed baking a cherished Central European tradition. The 3–4-foot plants bring both grace and usefulness to a sunny bed. Botanical name: Papaver somniferum Life cycle: Annual Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Direct sow from fall through early spring Planting depth: Barely cover, about 1/8 in. Germination: 7–14 days Mature height: 3–4 ft. Final spacing: 6–8 in. Approximate seed count: 100–105 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety prefers a start in the open air. Review how to direct sow flower seeds and when to begin in your climate . Give it a cool start and enjoy the whole procession: glowing petals, sculptural pods, and a fresh seed harvest. Browse our full assortment of flower seed packets .